The Metamorphosis(1915) - Franz Kafka
Imagine waking up one morning to find yourself transformed into a monstrous insect. This is the unsettling reality that Gregor Samsa faces in Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis". But beyond the bizarre and grotesque exterior lies a profound psychological journey. In this blog, we will dwelve into the psychological underpinnings of Kafka's masterpiece, exploring how it mirrors the complexities. • Summary • Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. Surveying his normal-looking room, he decides to sleep again, dismissing the occurrence as a horrific dream. However, waking up once more, he accepts the reality of his metamorphosis. Bound by debt, Gregor is obligated to work for a company to support his family. He contemplates the tedium of his job and his desire to quit, which is only curtailed by his family's reliance on his earnings. Noticing he has overslept and missed his train, he tries to roll ove