... into a bug and the overall isolation and rejection he receives from his family and the rest of humanity. Kafka uses the symbolism of the man's metamorphosis to perpetuate the theme of isolation among people and their unending enslavement to the work world by forces of materialism. His criticism of the modern capitalist society and the human preoccupation with financial security is quite apparent and "The Metamorphosis ... Gregor because he is the sole provider for his mother, father, and younger sister, none of whom have jobs of their own. Though he hates his job as a traveling salesman...

• Word Count: 1585
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... Franz Kafka wrote the story "Metamorphosis"; this tale is based on a young man named Gregor Samsa. Kafka uses symbolism in his story as tool to get the reader to try to figure out what is going on in his head. By doing so, he brought out many things about life that are oftentimes taken for granted. Including ... For others, it is nothing like what they though tit would be. The truth of the matter is reality is what we make of it, how we live our inner lives. In Gregor's case, he was just an average man working as a salesman to try to help care for his family, to the point that he had ne...

• Word Count: 1200
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School