Change In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

The time will come when one variable or another is subject to change. The result of change varies wildly: it can range from one extreme to the other. More often than not, change will seem to have a detrimental impact when first applied. But, even if the outcome is not desirable at first, given time, it will settle. Although, change may seem negative initially, positive alterations will eventually reveal themselves.

When changes happens, the outcome may not be favorable. In The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Gregor Samsa, awakes from fretful dreams to find himself transformed into a horrible vermin (Kafka). The metamorphosis has an immediate effect on Samsa and he becomes worried about his job as a travelling salesman. In order to meet the strict schedule placed upon him by his job, he needs to be up at an early time, and his new form inhibits his ability to rise from his bed; he has become bulky and …show more content…
In The Metamorphosis, Samsa lost his job and his father’s love, as he seemed to be hostile when Samsa reveals himself (Kafka). By curling his fists, Samsa’s father implies that he no longer accepts him and views him as disgusting. But, in losing the support of his father, Samsa gained independence; he does not have to be bound by the pressure of getting rid of his parent’s debt. Then, some argue that the destruction caused when humanity disappeared has a much greater impact on ecosystems than explored in the story. The radioactive pollution, though “washed… from the surface of the land”, will still have an effect on life(Vasquez). If any plants grow in areas where radiation has been absorbed, then they will be contaminated when they take in polluted water. The consequence being that animals who feed on said trees will become contaminated themselves and will die. But, then animal and plant life will adapt to the circumstances and will learn to grow despite the