The Metamorphosis
In the novella The Metamorphosis the main character Gregor Samsa changes into an insect. He did not only change physically but also mentally. The metamorphosis contains many symbols that are up for interpretation. Due to his physical and mental changes his family begins to alienate him. His family doubts that the insect is even him.
Gregor Samsa becomes a beetle. The novella described his new physicality as a "monstrous vermin" who has many legs and a hard exterior. Gregor needs to reteach himself how to live his new life. The Samsa family was physically described as a normal family. Old tough father, frail gentle mother, and a beautiful young sister. Making him after his metamorphosis drastically different than the rest …show more content…
His father did not want her to realize what her son had truly become. Gregor’s mother really cared about her son returning to his natural state. Gregor loved his mom and missed her greatly when she never visited him. Which caused Gregor to feel ashamed and embarrassed of what he had transformed into.
Gregor’s father never had hope for him. He always acted very aggressive towards Gregor after his metamorphosis. His father had to begin working because of his son’s inability to do so, but because of his new work he was positively impacted. He still treated Gregor as a disappointment. His father also never had sympathy for his son and threatened to hurt or kill him many times. Gregor’s father’s views on his son caused other people to hate Gregor. His father became the main reason he loathed himself in the end.
Gregor had a very close relationship with his sister and she did not begin doubting him until his personality began to change in the end of the story. Grete matured and began working, causing her to care less about caring for Gregor. Grete decides Gregor is no longer a part of the family and the family would be better off without him. Grete’s alienation hurt Gregor the most and made him feel as if he was a burden to the
In the novella The Metamorphosis the main character Gregor Samsa changes into an insect. He did not only change physically but also mentally. The metamorphosis contains many symbols that are up for interpretation. Due to his physical and mental changes his family begins to alienate him. His family doubts that the insect is even him.
Gregor Samsa becomes a beetle. The novella described his new physicality as a "monstrous vermin" who has many legs and a hard exterior. Gregor needs to reteach himself how to live his new life. The Samsa family was physically described as a normal family. Old tough father, frail gentle mother, and a beautiful young sister. Making him after his metamorphosis drastically different than the rest …show more content…
His father did not want her to realize what her son had truly become. Gregor’s mother really cared about her son returning to his natural state. Gregor loved his mom and missed her greatly when she never visited him. Which caused Gregor to feel ashamed and embarrassed of what he had transformed into.
Gregor’s father never had hope for him. He always acted very aggressive towards Gregor after his metamorphosis. His father had to begin working because of his son’s inability to do so, but because of his new work he was positively impacted. He still treated Gregor as a disappointment. His father also never had sympathy for his son and threatened to hurt or kill him many times. Gregor’s father’s views on his son caused other people to hate Gregor. His father became the main reason he loathed himself in the end.
Gregor had a very close relationship with his sister and she did not begin doubting him until his personality began to change in the end of the story. Grete matured and began working, causing her to care less about caring for Gregor. Grete decides Gregor is no longer a part of the family and the family would be better off without him. Grete’s alienation hurt Gregor the most and made him feel as if he was a burden to the