Character Analysis Of Gregor's The Metamorphosis

“The Metamorphosis” is beset by a tone of deep despair. Gregor, a human in the background, an animal in reality, is the main protagonist of this novella. Gregor’s transformation underlines the clout of a person’s love to their family, and the fallibility of families love to a single being within their group. Gregor’s love for his family is undeniably dynamic. His readiness to support his family regardless of the pain is admirable. For example, his loathing of the Chief, yet his refusal to proclaim his hatred. Gregor sacrifices himself for his family to make sure they don’t have anything short. His sacrifice accelerates his seclusion from society. Each of the family members isolates themselves by their choices, and Gregor is involuntarily absorbed …show more content…
Gregor chose to become the “breadwinner” of the house after his father’s disastrous business crash 5 years ago. And soon after his transformation and his inability to work his family decided to step up. His father had to step away from his depression and lethargy. He began dressing in fancy suits, which he refused to take off, implying his lack of experience after 5 years’ time. So when Gregor sees his father’s alteration he is taken by surprise, “The man who used to lie wearily sunk in bed whenever Gregor set out on a business journey…in a dressing gown (p. 120).” Gregor’s transformation nudged his father away from his melancholy and apathy. Forcefully having him conclude his over-reliance in his son’s wages. His newfound dependence on himself allowed him to shape up, and get back to …show more content…
On the other hand, Gregor was very fond of his sister, Grete. It was palpable that his sole reason to continue living was because of her warming presence. On the other hand, his sister was also affectionate when it came to her brother, when she laid out various foods that might suit Gregor’s appetite, “To find out what he liked she brought him a whole selection of food, all set out on an old newspaper (p. 107).” Grete’s compassion for her older brother did not last very long, and within a short span of time she grew indigent. She cleaned up Gregor’s room as though it was her “duty” to do so. Crete disillusionment with her “brother,” is shown as she feels repulsed by his existence, “This made him realize how repulsive the sight of him was to her, and that it was bound to go on being repulsive. (p. 113).” One may reason with Grete by saying that her sudden necessity to work has riled her. It is indisputably clear that Grete’s new found “obligation,” had “obliterated” her love for