Kafka's Metamorphosis

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Gregor’s family treated him as if he was an ATM machine and felt it was his responsibility to support the family. When he became an insect, the lack of love and respect they had for him, showed immediately. They see Gregor as an obstacle, once he can no longer support them. , Gregor's family locked him in his room and isolated him. But, Gregor never stopped caring for his family, even when they were treating him bad. But in my uncle's case, we respected him tremendously and loved him unconditionally. When he became ill, I didn't feel like it was an obligation or burned to take care of him, I feel the honor to care for him and show him the same caring feelings that he showed me my whole life. I am glad a few things that he wanted to accomplish

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