Franz Kafka ingeniously uses symbolism in The Metamorphosis to express his own emotional turmoil. The author uses certain themes throughout the story to express his discontent by expressing himself through Gregor. The Metamorphosis gives literary critics an idea of Kaufka’s psychological state during the time period in which he created the short story.
The third person limited point of view in the story is also noteworthy. This point of view allows the reader to see Gregor’s thought process throughout the story. The third person limited point of view makes the character seem more relatable. Kafka may have done this to have an easier time creating symbolism between him and Gregor.
The first hint of symbolism is the creature that Gregor Samsa …show more content…
The food may be a representation of the families’ feelings towards Gregor. Gregor’s sister, Grete, initially wanted to help Gregor through his transformation. In the beginning of Gregor’s journey, Grete goes out of her way to see that Gregor is taken care of as she leaves his favorite meal -- milk and bread for him. Gregor realizes that even though he liked the food as a human, he no longer enjoys it in is transformed state. As time goes on, the family—including Grete, shows less and less sympathy for Gregor (A. Charters & S. Charters, 352-371). One night, after the borders have moved in, Gregor leaves his door open, and able to see everyone gathered, he watches as his mother feeds the borders (A. Charters & S. Charters, 365).The scene causes Gregor to feel a great deal of resentment, and he thinks that he is starving while the borders stuff themselves, suggesting that as the members of the Samsa family have lost their sympathy for Gregor, they have stopped taking the same interest in feeding him (A. Charters & S. Charters, …show more content…
Alienation in itself is probably the most profound of all of the themes within the story. It is interesting to note that throughout the story, there is no mention in the story of any close friends or intimate relationships outside his family (A. Charters & S. Charters, 340-372). In fact, the alienation caused by Gregor’s metamorphosis can be viewed as an extension of the alienation he already felt as a person within his life. Due to his transformation and inability to communicate, Gregor is separated from the rest of humanity (A. Charters & S. Chaters 341). Gregor is confined to his room where he is away from all others until his death. (A. Charters & S. Charters
The third person limited point of view in the story is also noteworthy. This point of view allows the reader to see Gregor’s thought process throughout the story. The third person limited point of view makes the character seem more relatable. Kafka may have done this to have an easier time creating symbolism between him and Gregor.
The first hint of symbolism is the creature that Gregor Samsa …show more content…
The food may be a representation of the families’ feelings towards Gregor. Gregor’s sister, Grete, initially wanted to help Gregor through his transformation. In the beginning of Gregor’s journey, Grete goes out of her way to see that Gregor is taken care of as she leaves his favorite meal -- milk and bread for him. Gregor realizes that even though he liked the food as a human, he no longer enjoys it in is transformed state. As time goes on, the family—including Grete, shows less and less sympathy for Gregor (A. Charters & S. Charters, 352-371). One night, after the borders have moved in, Gregor leaves his door open, and able to see everyone gathered, he watches as his mother feeds the borders (A. Charters & S. Charters, 365).The scene causes Gregor to feel a great deal of resentment, and he thinks that he is starving while the borders stuff themselves, suggesting that as the members of the Samsa family have lost their sympathy for Gregor, they have stopped taking the same interest in feeding him (A. Charters & S. Charters, …show more content…
Alienation in itself is probably the most profound of all of the themes within the story. It is interesting to note that throughout the story, there is no mention in the story of any close friends or intimate relationships outside his family (A. Charters & S. Charters, 340-372). In fact, the alienation caused by Gregor’s metamorphosis can be viewed as an extension of the alienation he already felt as a person within his life. Due to his transformation and inability to communicate, Gregor is separated from the rest of humanity (A. Charters & S. Chaters 341). Gregor is confined to his room where he is away from all others until his death. (A. Charters & S. Charters