Kafka’s grotesque interpretation of Gregor’s external form is symbolic/allegorical. It displays the internal state of mind he is in and how his family and employers view him. Kafka conveys the gruesome appearance of Gregor to his audience by using words such as “monstrous verminous bug” (Kafka1). By emphasizing on the hideousness of the character and using the image of an insect, it can be concluded that Gregor’s life is entirely insignificant and a tremendous burden on his employers and relatives. Being a pest implies that he has lost all individuality, and in his new form is of no use to any of the people in his life. The author focuses attention on how society treats Gregor; his external battles with people are the underlying cause of his
