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The Metamorphosis Themes

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In Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis, many themes are evident. However one theme seems to stand out within the reading. Kafka easily shows the audience how alienation can impact society so easily. Through characters, word choice, and analyzing Kafka's life within the story, alienation is prevalent overall. This theme would bring the reader to conclude that Kafka, being alienated through his culture, or lack their of, and heritage exhibit how alienation negatively impacts ones will to live.

Throughout the novella, one character stands out the most in the category of alienation: Gregor Samsa. Gregor is the worker of the family although his family is able-bodied and youthful enough to provide for themselves. Throughout the story, the
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