Some readers of The Metamorphosis might see Gregor as an insane man who simply believes he has been turned into a bug. As a reader, I can see why people may believe this. You could argue that his insanity is due to the way he is isolated from society because of his work. He feels alone and uncared for in the world which is reflected in how the insect in the book feels. I, on the other hand, believe that Gregor is not insane and somehow really is an insect. This can be proved in how he changes and functions and how the people that see him react. In the beginning, Gregor is struggling to get out of bed, this can be seen as normal since not many people do enjoy getting out of bed, but Gregor is struggling because of his “armor-plated” back
