'The Metamorphosis' and Relationship Analytical Essay by Top Papers

'The Metamorphosis' and Relationship
This paper looks at the relationship of Gregor and Grete in the story 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka.
# 136362 | 750 words | 1 source | MLA | 2007 | US
Published on Dec 01, 2007 in Literature (German) , Sociology (General)


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This paper examines the relationship between the main character, Gregor, and his sister Grete as the story progresses. The writer notes that at first Grete is very caring since she has a close relationship with her older brother. The writer points out that eventually, his metamorphosis into a bug causes her to resent him and she professes her complete hatred for him. The writer discusses that this kills him.

From the Paper:

"In the story 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka, readers are introduced to Gregor - a traveling salesman that wakes up one day transformed into a bug (something like a beetle or cockroach). Up to this point he was the sole source of income for his parents and younger sister. He supports them since his father owes a large debt after a business failure and no longer works. His mother and sister do not work. His hard work in a sales job he does not like allows them a relatively comfortable life prior to the change. Gregor is closest to his younger sister, Grete, who shares a mutual ..."

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