Metamorphosis Citations

The character of Gregor in Kafka's Metamorphosis provides the most insight into the story, andshould be analyzed the deepest, and many feel that it is an autobiographical story.The most obvious similarity is they both possess jobs as traveling salesmen. The readers are told Gregor is a traveling salesman and though it is not specified what he is selling, he has worked for the company for four years to pay off his parents’ debt as his father is unable to do so. Kafka worked as a traveling insurance salesman most of his life. At the time of writing “The Metamorphosis,” he had been employed there for four years against his father’s wishes. The only difference between the two is their father’ opinions about their jobs.Because Gregor has contributed heavily to the family’s comfortable lifestyle, this new development causes them to turn on him. His beloved sister concludes that he should be disposed of, because he isn't really Gregor. His father heaves an apple at him with such force that the apple lodges in his back and becomes infected. The use of an apple is significant because of its association with the Biblical story of Original Sin. In this case, Gregor’s sin was his very existence, as Kafka felt his own to be. Eventually Gregor deteriorates and dies.Gregor's relationship with his family shows When Gregor is trying to get out of bed, he considers calling for help but then dismisses the idea because he likes to work alone.Here is a point to be observed with care and love. Gregor is a human being in an insect's disguise; his family are insects disguised as people.