Throughout The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka is uncovering potential dangers of social rejection. ... Franz Kafka expresses Gregor's transformation through numerous emotional and physical stages. The theme of alienation plays a huge role in The Metamorphosis. ... Perhaps, Franz Kafka reflects back on the past, before Gregor's transformation into a giant bug, and makes Gregor realize that in reality that he was only a source for income which helped to support the Samsa family lifestyle, and nothing more. ... The final stage of Gregor's metamorphosis is acceptance. ...

• Word Count: 1531
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School