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Diversity In Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis

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Change is a constant event in our lives. How people view these alterations is a testament to our character. In literary works authors tend to present multiple changes in their story. Whether this modification is a loss of life or a change of hair color, all of these changes affect the story. One story that heavily incorporates the usage of diversity is the novel Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. In Kafka’s work of fiction Gregor’s problems start with his sudden mutation while the family of Gregor grew thanks to his refashion.

As readers of metamorphosis we can assume that before Gregor’s transformation he was the main provider of the family. Gregor provided so much that the rest of his family does not work, due to the fact that they completely rely on Gregor. However thanks to gregor's being unable to work his family …show more content…

This happened because Gregor’s family now has to earn their own money and they have to be responsible for fulfilling their own needs. However as this is occurring Gregor the once glorious provider has now became the burden of the family. Even Gregor's little sister Grete transformed her behavior and persona. Grete becomes an Empress, ready to be soonly wed. By the end of the story Mr.Kafka shows us that all of the family’s hope is placed onto the newly bloomed flower known as Grete. “And it was like a confirmation of their new dreams and excellent intentions that at the end of their journey their daughter sprang to her feet first and stretched her young body.” When I finished the story it dawned on me how parallel Grete and Gregor's transformations are; Grete is the worthless daughter in her parents eyes. However Grete soon becomes a worthwhile human being while

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