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The Metamorphosis

by Franz Kafka

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The Metamorphosis Questions on Dehumanization

The Metamorphosis

In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, Gregor Samsa's transformation into an insect symbolizes his dehumanization by his job and family, who value him only for his financial contributions. His...

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The Metamorphosis

In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, Gregor Samsa's death symbolizes the destructive power of neglect and lack of love, as his family becomes indifferent to his existence after his transformation into...

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The Metamorphosis

In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, food symbolizes Gregor Samsa's transformation and familial relationships. Initially, Gregor's changing food preferences reflect his transformation from human to...

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The Metamorphosis

The evil characters in The Metamorphosis are the Samsas, Gregor's parents and sister, who only value him for the money he earns. However, they are representatives of a deeper evil, an industrialized,...

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