Symbolism In Gregor's Metamorphosis

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At this time in the story, Gregor had awoken and looked out his window again. The previous day, both he and his family found out he was a dung beetle, and that came as a huge surprise to the Samsas. So much so, they no longer wanted to even look at Gregor, even though previously, they'd begged him to open his door to see if he was okay. This quote is a real life example, but it is very symbolic. I related the quote to rejection upon admittance of something, like telling a secret to a family member and losing respect of the family member because of it. This symbolism makes it easier for readers to relate and feel sympathetic for Gregor. The weather also is very symbolic; Gregor's vision is blurred and he cannot see very well anymore but he knows that …show more content…

By stating the family's previously sturdy financial status (held up by Gregor), the author allows the reader to see why Gregor's metamorphosis is such a problem— the family had gotten used to it, but Gregor cannot hold up the mote any longer. This situation itself is definitely true to life. It's easy to get used to a way of living and take it for granted. For example, if a parent were to lose their job, it would come as a shock to the family they were providing for. If I were Gregor, I would probably react like he did. He is unsure of what to do, and I'm sure anyone would be unsure of what to do if they had suddenly turned into a dung beetle overnight.
Regarding the family's financial situation, if I were in the Samsa's shoes, I wouldn't have put the heavy weight of supporting a whole family on Gregor's shoulders. It just puts the family at risk if something were to happen to Gregor (like turning into a dung beetle, for example). Within that, I can tell that I am considerate of others and I tend to consider all possible outcomes in a situation. The author continuously restates negative attributes of Gregor's new form in an effort to

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