... servant. He was even thinking of sending Grete to the conservatorium to further enhance what he believed to be musical talents. Even after his metamorphosis, he never asked for much. Showing his concern for others' wellbeing, he hid under the couch so as not to disgust anyone by ... family, and that he could have transformed back into his old self. All of the actions mentioned above displayed Gregor's unselfishness. After his metamorphosis, nobody indicated they were grateful for what he had done. After his first absence, the chief clerk himself appeared at Gregor's house to see ... t...

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... could not bemoan upon your breast." (Kafka 87) In his letter to his father, Franz dealt with many issues referred to indirectly in The Metamorphosis. Among other subjects, his fear of marriage, his desire for escape and independence, all disguised as symbols and metaphors. His general lack of ... only way to make this work was to make Gregor repulsive to them. (Friedman 270-71). Short tempered Mr. Samsa, the father in The Metamorphosis, corresponds to Franz's real father. In a fictional setting that bears a strong 3 resemblance to the Kafka family surroundings, his impatience flares upo...

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• Grade Level: High School