Evan Page
Mrs. Rosewell
Honors English 10
October 4, 2015
Metamorphosis Essay A man named Aberjhani said that, “Love is our most unifying and empowering common spiritual denominator. The more we ignore its potential to bring greater balance and deeper meaning to human existence, the more likely we are to continue to define history as one long inglorious record of man’s inhumanity to man.” (Aberjhani, topfamousquotes.com) This quote is very similar to the themes conveyed in the book, The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, published in 1915. It has been praised as one of the most influential fictional books of the 20th century, and continues to be applicable to society today. Gregor is the main character in the book who wakes up to find himself a giant insect, which causes his family and boss to be uphauled, so they are very cruel toward him. Even though this change may seem a little far-fetched or silly, Kafka does a good job of discussing deeper topics such as the disparity of the …show more content…
His parents and sister were the ones who should be loving him unconditionally, however they were the ones who criticized him the most. His father hurts him a lot, his mother is disgusted with him, and his sister turns his back. However, Gregor keeps fighting in the midst of his troubles and attempts to connect with his family. And in his final hour, of connection with his loved ones, he is shunned once more and is basically given a death sentence.
In conclusion, The Metamorphosis is a magnified metaphor for the hardships faced by people all over the world that are confronted with parts of themselves that are seen as strange or unhealthy. One of the biggest themes in this story is that we need to be compassionate and understanding to everyone around us, even if they may seem different. Gregor’s family and their inability to cope with the change results in a breakdown of the family and ultimately the death of
Mrs. Rosewell
Honors English 10
October 4, 2015
Metamorphosis Essay A man named Aberjhani said that, “Love is our most unifying and empowering common spiritual denominator. The more we ignore its potential to bring greater balance and deeper meaning to human existence, the more likely we are to continue to define history as one long inglorious record of man’s inhumanity to man.” (Aberjhani, topfamousquotes.com) This quote is very similar to the themes conveyed in the book, The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, published in 1915. It has been praised as one of the most influential fictional books of the 20th century, and continues to be applicable to society today. Gregor is the main character in the book who wakes up to find himself a giant insect, which causes his family and boss to be uphauled, so they are very cruel toward him. Even though this change may seem a little far-fetched or silly, Kafka does a good job of discussing deeper topics such as the disparity of the …show more content…
His parents and sister were the ones who should be loving him unconditionally, however they were the ones who criticized him the most. His father hurts him a lot, his mother is disgusted with him, and his sister turns his back. However, Gregor keeps fighting in the midst of his troubles and attempts to connect with his family. And in his final hour, of connection with his loved ones, he is shunned once more and is basically given a death sentence.
In conclusion, The Metamorphosis is a magnified metaphor for the hardships faced by people all over the world that are confronted with parts of themselves that are seen as strange or unhealthy. One of the biggest themes in this story is that we need to be compassionate and understanding to everyone around us, even if they may seem different. Gregor’s family and their inability to cope with the change results in a breakdown of the family and ultimately the death of