Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

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The metamorphosis is a short novella written by Franz Kafka, it is the one that introduced me to the author and with The Trial, one of his most famour works. It starts with our main character Gregor Samsa, a salesman, who after waking up discovers that he has turned into a giant insect.
The bizarre situation contrasts with our protagonist’s reaction, taking it lightly as a mild disturbance, he is more worried of not being able to go to work than the fact that he is now a monstrous vermin. This cold attitude towards this event sets a surreal tone that characterizes the story, as the story progresses Samsa worries about his job, his family, particuly his sister and the family’s debt over his transformation, as if everyone except him were able to grasp the seriousness of the situation. …show more content…
Her mother is soon joined by Gregor’s sister, Grete, they ask for an explanation. As Gregor manages to get off bed and on his feet, the doorbell rings, it’s the office manager of Gregor’s work, wondering why he’s not coming to work and asking of money that Gregor supposedly stole.
Gregor’s mother pleads to the office manager to leave him be while Gregor asks him to spare their parents any concerns. As Gregor manages to finally open the door (with his mouth as he lacks any human limbs by now) the manager is escapes horrified by the Gregor’s monstrous appearance, the whole family is shocked, his mother faints, his sister and his father cries, everyone but Gregor seem to fully understand what’s going

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