The novel has been interpreted as a commentary on social alienation, an individual’s struggle to conform to society, and man’s relationship to his family and work.Įxistentialism refers to how one’s choices impact one’s future. Critics have noted that The Metamorphosis is an expressionist work, due to its use of surrealism, irony, and symbolism to convey the protagonist’s alienation and suffering.
He tries to adjust to his new form, but ultimately his family and society reject him, leading to his tragic death. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking up to find himself transformed into a giant insect.
It has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the Western world. The Metamorphosis is a novel by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915.
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