An experience different from what is usual and unreachable is always desired. Having super powers like flying, is nothing but a dream. Although the experience in The Metamorphosis, is more like a nightmare than a dream, Franz Kafka shows the world through the eyes of an insect. The main protagonist, Gregor Samsa suddenly turns into a large insect. As a human, he was a hard working salesman, who supported his family. Unable to revert back to his human form, Gregor is struggling to find himself. Right after the transformation, Gregor is still able to talk, but is unable to do so later in the story. As time goes on, his human identity fades. His family tries to cope with him in the beginning, however, they quickly start hating as he turns more into an insect. Unwanted by his family, Gregor decides to leave them and dies. The role of society has a great impact on one’s identity.
Gregor’s alienation …show more content…
To get extra income, the family takes three boarders. By this time, Gregor lost most of his human traits. He wants to be left alone and does not want to hear his family. In the scene, where Grete plays on the violin, Gregor is affected by the music, showing that he is an insect. However, Gregor tries to tell Grete about his plans to send Grete to a Conservatorium, indicating that he still thinks about his family. Gregor is confused about his identity. He does not know who he is: a human or an insect. However, the family is certain that it is no longer Gregor, but a mere insect. Gregor hears this and is filled with grief. Next morning, he dies.
According to Hill, The Metamorphosis, is a “story about estrangement and alienation.” When the family “refused to recognize the true nature of Gregor,” he stopped as well (Hill). “It is a story about gradual resignation and loss of meaning, about opposing the deconstruction of identity by means of memory, the story of a man defeated by life itself”
Gregor’s alienation …show more content…
To get extra income, the family takes three boarders. By this time, Gregor lost most of his human traits. He wants to be left alone and does not want to hear his family. In the scene, where Grete plays on the violin, Gregor is affected by the music, showing that he is an insect. However, Gregor tries to tell Grete about his plans to send Grete to a Conservatorium, indicating that he still thinks about his family. Gregor is confused about his identity. He does not know who he is: a human or an insect. However, the family is certain that it is no longer Gregor, but a mere insect. Gregor hears this and is filled with grief. Next morning, he dies.
According to Hill, The Metamorphosis, is a “story about estrangement and alienation.” When the family “refused to recognize the true nature of Gregor,” he stopped as well (Hill). “It is a story about gradual resignation and loss of meaning, about opposing the deconstruction of identity by means of memory, the story of a man defeated by life itself”