Mckayla Aldridge Title:The Metamorphosis Author:Franz Kafka Main Character:the main character is Gregor Samsa who is a man and insect. He accepts everything in life whetherhe likes it or not.Despite the fact that he physically changed into a insect he still wants to go to work and provide for his family. Other Characters:Grete Samsa is Gregor's young sister who shows great concern for her bother. Gregor's father is a manwhos buisness has failed which has left him heart broken and emotional. Conflict:The conflict of this story is Gregor's conflict with himself.He is not able to assert his own power in his life.He sacrificing for his family, but to a point that is unhealthy for himself - the extent of his sacrifice is unhappy.He works hard at a job he doesn't like, while none of the other family members work.He has no social life and little happiness. Setting:The setting is located in the familys apartment in the city. Theme:The absurdity of life. Gregor makes sacrfices all the time and is so unhappy with his life. Summary of events:Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a large insect. He looks around his room, which appears normal, and decides to go back to sleep to forget about what has happened. He attempts to roll over, only to discover that he cannot due to his new body—he is stuck on his hard, convex back. He tries to scratch an itch on his stomach, but when he touches himself with one of his many new legs, he is disgusted. He reflects on how dreary life as a traveling salesman is and how he would quit if his parents and sister did not depend so much on his income. He turns to the clock and sees that he has overslept and missed his train to work. Gregor’s mother knocks on the door, and when he answers her, Gregor finds that his voice has changed.
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