Nihilism is the denial of traditional and religious and moral principals. In The Metamorphosis Kafka creates nihilism by these quotes. The quote "They had just gotten used to it, the family as well as Gregor, the money was received with thanks and pleasure, but no special feeling with went with it anymore" Gregor is being denied of his past values to his family. Even though how much Gregor helped his family in the past, his family doesn't really care anymore. "So her mother's advice was now a sufficient reason for her to insist, not only on the removal of the chest and drawers, which was all she was planning, but also the removal of all the furniture with the exception of the indispensable couch" Gregor is being denied of his human nature. He is not considered a human being anymore to his family and has given up on that he would change back to human. "I won't pronounce the name of my brother in front of this monster, and so all I have to say is: we have to try and get rid of it" creates nihilism by that Gregor is being denied of his own family. His sister as well as the rest of the family does not consider him a part of the family anymore. Gregor is denied of many of his human rights and nature within his family but still does not express his feelings towards them. They treat as though he is a mere source of income not thanking or nothing, Gregor is unhappy with his place in his family yet still refuses to express his feelings about his life and job which he finds grueling and unfulfilling.
