How Did Gregor's Metamorphosis Affect The Samsa Family

The effects of Gregor's metamorphosis on the rest of the Samsa family in The Metamorphosis affects the families relationships with one another, their feelings towards each other, their behavior towards Gregor and results in their own transformation as well. Grete especially, was the most affected by Gregor’s metamorphosis as she goes through her own metamorphosis to reveal her independent and authoritative qualities and ultimately reach adulthood. For instance, Grete offers to take care of Gregor out of kindness and caring, "Then, out of consideration for Gregor’s feelings, as she knew that he would not eat in front of her, she hurried out again and even turned the key in the lock so that Gregor would know he could make things as comfortable

Samsa in a positive manner which enabled him to regain his self confidence and status within his family which gave him meaning and purpose. For example, Mr. Samsa's undergoes his own metamorphosis as he obtains a new job and regains his position in his home, "His father was holding himself very erect, dressed in a tight-fitting blue uniform with gold buttons, the kind worn by messengers at banking concerns," (Kafka 20). After. Gregor's metamorphosis Mr. Samsa steps up and is no longer viewed as an old aged man but as a reliable and purposeful man to his family in which he earns power for the place he holds as the provider of the family. Following the next series of events, Mr. Samsa demonstrates his power and rage towards Gregor, "Another one however, immediately following it, hit squarely and lodged in his back; Gregor wanted to drag himself away, as if he could remove the surprising, the incredible pain by changing his position; but he felt as if nailed to the spot and spread himself out, all his senses in confusion," (Kafka 20). From the time Mr. Samsa began working after Gregor could no longer support the family financially, his confidence, determination and authority have grown to an extent where the family now looks up to him as he will give all his effort to better their situation. Furthermore, Gregor is no longer worthy or of interest to the family since has lost all of his humanity, “The apple remained imbedded in his flesh...reminded even his father that Gregor was a member of the family, in spite of his present repulsive shape, who could not be treated as an enemy...on the contrary, it was the commandment of family duty to swallow their disgust and endure him, endure him and nothing more," (Kafka 20). This demonstrates Mr. Samsa's vicious attitude towards Gregor and how this family duty does not involve love or affection but is rather an obligation which clearly illustrates the absence of a father and son