For the Good or the Bad?
In the story of Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, we can see that there are some good point within this story along with the bad points. While Gregor starts the story out about being a dung beetle we can see that he lives off of the excitement of his family, and trying to take care of them as much as he can until the change of life captures him. He tried to care for his family by stating this “ If I weren’t holding b back because of my parents, I would have given notice long ago” (2000). We can see that he was taking care of his family by working all them time,which people would call him a work workaholic. In one way this could be for the good, but when Gregor because ill it turns to the bad. We can see that his family became stronger by going back to work so they can be more dependent like their son. When he dies as it is stated here, “ Gregor's body was utterly flat and dry; they realized this only now when it was no longer raised on its tiny legs and nothing else diverted their eyes.” (2029). For us the be able to read the story we can see that Gregor's death was for the better, because it made his family realized that they could finally be able to take care and provide for the family. So can we say it is for the best? Yes we can say that.
I have to totally agree with this post. He was a family man, an he took care of his family quite well. Although Gregor was not able to take care of his family no more, they should have been greatful that nhe did at one point took care of them. Gregor did try to cope with his new shell, although he felt embarrassed an vulnerable, the roles changed an only his sister was willing to help Gregor out.I feel as though the change was alot to take in at first, it was for the better. He was finally free.
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