... to Frodo and would do anything for his friend. One can see the character of Sam, and most hobbits for that matter, as simple beings personifying the values of courage and heart. Another truth of life that can be seen through allegory is a theme that Kafka discusses in The Metamorphosis, the enslavement of man to the forces of materialism. By turning Gregor into a bug that can observe ... his family from a different perspective, Kafka can show man's preoccupation with financial security. Before his transformation, Gregor is miserable at work, but he cannot quit since he ... ...

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