Kafka’s work follows well into the New Criticism perspective, the use of literary devices that helps readers visualize an odd situation that had occurred onto the main character of the story, Gregor. The odd situation that had befallen onto Gregor surprises the reader as it be difficult to relate, however, the literary devices crafted by kafka helped circumvent any misunderstanding. I think the situation that Gregor was in was used as part of a metaphor; thus, part of an element of Kafka’s form. This metaphor can be seen through the first couple of pages in the story regarding Gregor’s boss and how Gregor was the boss’s stupid and spineless creature. Furthermore, the content further substantiates on how spineless Gregor is by thinking an