Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis written by a German author Franz Kafka is viewed as one of the most analyzed works of literature. It is an incredible story that explains the process of transformation from human into a massive insect of Gregor Samsa. This story continues to be an inspiration for many imaginative pieces of literature. The aspect of Metamorphosis has transformed it into a puzzle of contemporary imagination. Popular culture has always shown the difference between functional and dysfunctional families to provide the factors that influence their information. With the same considerations, Kafka gives one fundamental idea in the development of a healthy family. In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, he uses themes, imagery, settings, and symbols to …show more content…
The ridiculous event is when Gregor wakes up to the realization that he has transformed into a giant insect. Gregor’s metamorphosis holds a supernatural significance because it is beyond the possibilities of a natural occurrence as it is physically impossible (Stanley 235. A notable aspect of the story is that Gregor’s transformation was never explained. The story never clarified if the change of Gregor was due to any specific reason such as punishment for bad behavior, as a matter of fact, all evidence shows that Gregor was a child and a brother who was good. He even took up an occupation that he did not like to earn a living for his family and also made plans to sponsor his sister’s music education at the conservatory (Stanley 240). When these aspects are put together, they give the story a unique overtone of absurdity and a world that works without the governing system of order and …show more content…
The author describes the surroundings of Gregor in great detail he even includes an extended depiction of a cutout picture of a lady who is sitting in an upright position wearing a fur hat and fur coat (Krug 147). The lady is a symbol of everything that is civilized and human but still sets herself apart by encircling herself in the world of animals. The author utilizes the lady in furs to describe isolation in the first stage which is lack of understanding. In Gregor’s circumstance misunderstanding is the inadequate comprehension of change that is now known as Gregor. He is hopeful that his family will accept his transformation, but the contrary happens as his family is unable to understand his predicament and end up avoiding looking at him because of fear (Krug 150). Just like the lady in furs, Gregor is also lost in the universe of animals even though he still sees himself to as still having a human side. The isolation in the first stage portrays Gregor as being in a state of confusion in regards to himself and his relationship with his family (Krug