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Franz Kafka
The Metamorphosis
1915
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The Metamorphosis
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By Franz Kafka
1 chapters1915en
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Gregor Samsa awakens to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect, rendering him unable to leave his bedroom. His bewildered family reacts with horror and curiosity, while the office manager arrives to confront the bizarre situation and threatens Gregor’s employment. Grete, his sister, initially tries to care for him but gradually distances herself, eventually clearing his room and abandoning his needs. After his father violently hurls apples at him, Gregor’s health deteriorates and he dies, a fact quietly reported by the cleaning woman. Relieved, the Samsa family decides to sell their home, move into a smaller apartment, and look forward to a brighter future without the burden of their former son.
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Primary Author
Franz Kafka
Source Title
The Metamorphosis
Publisher
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Language
en
Summary Language
English
Published Date
1915
Published Year
1915
Rights
Public domain
Contributors
Franz Kafka (Author)Ian Johnston (Translator)
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Characters
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Cleaning Womanfemale
The cleaning woman appears later, declares Gregor dead, and bangs doors loudly.
Gregor awakens transformed into a verminous bug, struggles to move and communicate, and ultimately dies after his last breath.
Grete Samsafemale
Grete cares for Gregor by bringing food and later advocates removing him and clearing his room.
Managermale
The firm’s manager arrives to question Gregor about his missed train and perceives his voice as animal-like.
Mr. Samsamale
Father confronts Gregor, uses force with a cane, argues about furniture removal, and later tries to control the situation.
Mrs. Samsafemale
Mother reacts with shock and distress, attempts to reach Gregor, collapses, and later comforts him before his death.
Servant Girlfemale
The servant girl opens the door for the manager and later shouts to the family during the crisis.
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