Gregor’s father is seen as a broken, strict man. After failing his business, Gregor was forced to take on the financial responsibility of his father and provide for the family. The father lost all his motivation and left his family to fend for themselves. He has lost the kindness he use to feel for his loved ones and now is a cold, estranged figure in the household. Despite Gregor’s help, there is an estrangement between the two. Even though Gregor does not directly state that he resents his father, it is rather clear that he only puts himself through the hardships of working to pay for the failures of his father. Gregor is trapped by his father’s shortcomings. After Gregor turns into a bug, his father only shows concern for the financial aspect
