An Analysis Of Alienation And Isolation In Metamorphosis

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Sara Frank Mrs. Rosenberg AP Literature 26 March 2014 Alienation and Isolation “Nobody could understand him…nobody thought he could understand them.” Gregor, the protagonist in Metamorphosis, faces one of the most difficult issues in any society. Barriers. Language barriers, psychological barriers, emotional barriers, and overall communication barriers. Gregor is described through details, images, and rhythms as a caring, concerned character that makes others’ issues his priority, despite his metamorphosis. However, the longer he remains transformed, the more distant his family becomes, and one of the biggest complications that he faces is his inability to connect with his family and communicate to them how thankful he is. Gregor’s response demonstrates the greater meaning that intensifying barriers can completely sever relationships, even when undesired. Gregor constantly made serious efforts to be a part of his family mentally, even when he could not be physically. Kafka describes the image of Gregor “press[ing] his whole body against [the door]” in hopes of “hear[ing] any news....

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