... ambiguity derives from Hemingway's use of the iceberg principle and vague writing style. Kafka's novella, "The Metamorphosis," consists of intentional ambiguity due to the nature of the story's plot but also unintentional ambiguity due to the translational impact of the story from its original language ... , the traditional male house supporter, deteriorates and turns into a beetle (Kafka 118, Straus 652). Gregor's metamorphosis demonstrates the dismantling of an overworked traveling salesman, while Grete experiences an internal metamorphosis that comparative to Gregor being a beetle, Gr...

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