Franz Kafka: The Metamorphosis in the Metamorphosis,
The Metamorphosis is a novella written by Franz Kafka, and it tells the tale of Gregor Samsa, who wakes one day to find himself transformed into an insect-like creature. Throughout the rest of the tale, Gregor attempts to reconcile this new form with the life he used to live. He also struggles with the repulsion felt by his mother and sisters. This paper summarizes, interprets, and analyzes Kafka's tale.