The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka The Necessity of...

In The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka, Gregor’s evolution to an insect symbolizes the loss of thorough communication, representing the disconnection of the individual from his family and his surroundings. Through this metamorphosis, the once loving family begins to remove itself from any past interactions with Gregor. In addition, the setting and surroundings of Gregor completely overcome him and persuade him to lose hope. The family and surroundings, not the change to an insect, lead Gregor towards death. Not only do the uncontrollable surroundings change Gregor, but so does the family. Gregor’s entrapment inside of the bedroom forces the realization of the isolation and alienation from society into his mind. Gregor’s life as an insect†¦show more content†¦The family has taken in lodgers to get more money. The family fears the presence of an insect in the house and shuns Gregor’s attempts to escape the bedroom. The lodgers’ presence destr oys all hope of an escape, because the parents value money and peace of mind over the well being of their own son. These conflicts of Gregor’s surroundings force him to become more depressed and eventually hide himself from everything. Grete, Gregor’s sister, gradually detaches herself from her brother, continuing Gregor’s uncontrollable decent towards a hopeless death. Gregor always loved his sister, and when the evolution to an insect occurred, he kept hope in life because his sister cared and loved him regardless. Yet the actions of the family and her surroundings gradually force Grete away from her brother. The burden of Gregor’s metamorphosis eventually controls Grete, and she migrates away from Gregor, causing him to despair. Despite the insect body, Grete treated her brother with care, â€Å"To find out his likes and dislikes, she brought him a wide assortment of things† (23). At first, Grete accommodates all of Gregor’s needs. During this time Gregor is confused, but not particularly depressed. As time passes, Grete evolves, â€Å"Exhausted from her work at the store, had gotten fed up with taking care of Gregor as she used to† (42). The family has forced her to get a job in order to override the loss of Gregor’s productivity. With this, she lacks the time to care for him,Show MoreRelated Gregor as Symbol of the Jewish Race in Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis2001 Words   |  9 PagesGregor as Symbol of the Jewish Race in Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis For thousands of years, the Jewish People have endured negative stereotypes such as the insects of humanity. As Sander Gilman pointed out, the Nazi Party labeled Jews as insects like lice and cockroaches, that generate general disgust among all humanity (Gilman 80).1 These derogative stereotypes, although championed by the Nazis, have their origins many centuries earlier and have appeared throughout Western culture forRead MoreFranz Kafkas Novella, The Metamorphosis Essay1199 Words   |  5 PagesOne of the saddest aspects of Franz Kafkas novella, The Metamorphosis, concerns the fact that young Gregor Samsa genuinely cares about this family, working hard to support them, even though they do little for themselves. On the surface, Kafkas 1916 novella, seems to be just a tale of Gregor morphing into a cockroach, but, a closer reading with Marx and Engels economic theories in mind, reveals an imposing metaphor that gives the improbable story a great deal of relevance to the struct ure of Read MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesPersonality and Values 131 Perception and Individual Decision Making 165 Motivation Concepts 201 Motivation: From Concepts to Applications 239 3 The Group 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Foundations of Group Behavior 271 Understanding Work Teams 307 Communication 335 Leadership 367 Power and Politics 411 Conflict and Negotiation 445 Foundations of Organization Structure 479 v vi BRIEF CONTENTS 4 The Organization System 16 Organizational Culture 511 17 Human Resource Policies and Practices