Arriving to the modernist age, feminism has become predominantly popular among individuals in search for equality amongst the genders. Although a majority of critics give the movement a negative connotation, feminism is not obnoxious, male hate, or merely female empowerment. In actuality, feminism reflects the desire to recognized equally regarding success, the strive for equality, as well as identifying, not over-exaggerating, the issues that exist in society today. The modern shift towards feminism is clearly demonstrated in Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis through Grete’s metaphorical change into an independent individual in the household, as well as society.
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Once Gregor transforms into an insect, Grete generously takes action to care for him while Gregor’s mother keeps distance due to his horrifying appearance. As the novel progresses, Grete becomes irritated with Gregor’s constant need for assistance, thus forcing her to rise above and metamorphosize into an independent female. For example, when Grete was playing the violin, the family’s attention shifted from the violin to the sight of Gregor’s insect-form. Witnessing the shocking sight of the large insect, where he does not belong, Grete “had let her hands drop and let the violin and bow hang limply for a while but continued to look at the music as if still playing, but then she suddenly pulled herself together and ran into the next room.” Grete lets the violin, her dreams, fall through her fingers and signal her refusal to care for her transformed brother. Correspondingly, Kafka uses the violin to symbolize the family’s dismay, as Grete regrets the transformation of Gregor, yet fails to realize that her life is actually changing for the
The modern movement, feminism, dedicates towards equal, social, and political rights for women. …show more content…
Once Gregor transforms into an insect, Grete generously takes action to care for him while Gregor’s mother keeps distance due to his horrifying appearance. As the novel progresses, Grete becomes irritated with Gregor’s constant need for assistance, thus forcing her to rise above and metamorphosize into an independent female. For example, when Grete was playing the violin, the family’s attention shifted from the violin to the sight of Gregor’s insect-form. Witnessing the shocking sight of the large insect, where he does not belong, Grete “had let her hands drop and let the violin and bow hang limply for a while but continued to look at the music as if still playing, but then she suddenly pulled herself together and ran into the next room.” Grete lets the violin, her dreams, fall through her fingers and signal her refusal to care for her transformed brother. Correspondingly, Kafka uses the violin to symbolize the family’s dismay, as Grete regrets the transformation of Gregor, yet fails to realize that her life is actually changing for the