Wednesday 4 December 2013

The Metamorphisis


The short story by Franz Kafka tells the tale of Gregor changing into a bug and the challenges he faces. He doesn't focus on his physical change but the difficulty he faces with his parents, sister and his job. It shows that Gregor is the main breadwinner for the family and how much they depend on him, this create a tricky situation for Gregor and allows the reader to choose which side they are on. The table gets turned as Gregor is now dependant on his family who cannot cope with this change and keep him locked in his room, with only his sister visiting him with food. The opinion of the family soon change as they are deciding to kill Gregor which i found quite sad. After Gregor death Kafka concentrates on the change in the family especially his sister Greta, he explains how she has turned into a beautiful young lady and has matured and finding herself a job and someone to take care of her. 
I really enjoyed reading this book and gave me a clear picture and many ideas for the start of this project. I liked the drastic change in characters and the different emotions it created throughout the story.

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