Transformation In Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka’s short story, The Metamorphosis, illustrates the struggle of a family trying to manage with the insect transformation of the main character, Gregor Samsa. Although most readers might argue that the focus of the metamorphosis is based around Gregor due to his transformation; however, from the moment we meet Gregor, his reality insignificantly changes in spite of his drastic physical change. Gregor’s physical change introduces an altercation in Grete’s life that we see over the course of the story. Grete undergoes a drastic change from being described as a ‘useless’ daughter and later on becoming a ‘beautiful and marriageable’ women. Thus indicating that Grete’s development into adulthood is the central transformation in the story. From the moment we are introduced to Grete, she is nothing but a mere voice behind Gregor’s bedroom door. Her first words to Gregor are tender and compassionate: “Gregor? Are you all right? Do you need anything?” (ABC8). Which suggests that they had a close and loving
She becomes less sensitive toward Gregor as she undoubtedly forgets that this insect is her brother and still contains human emotions. In the story it mentions that “As soon as she entered, she ran straight to the window… and yanked the window open with eager hands, as if she was almost suffocating, and remained for a while by the window breathing deeply…” (ABC48). Grete’s entrance into Gregor’s room shows that she seems to be less tolerable of her brother’s appearance. This moment of the text represents Grete’s lack of patience she obtains with Gregor; as she rudely opens the window at her discontent of his oder. In addition to her dramatic scene, she doesn't even bother to hide her feelings when she enters into his room. Grete, who was once perceived as a Gregor’s loving sister loses all compassion she had once felt for her