Once I was able to overlook the gruesome imagery and grossness of the giant bug in Metamorphosis, I began to see the depressing nature of this novella. After Gregor suddenly transformed into a bug, his first thought was whether or not he would be able to ride the train to work, not how he became a bug in the first place. Gregor never really questions or tries to figure out why he has transformed into a giant bug, but rather is concerned with being a burden to his family in which he financially supports. Though Gregor does not want to bother and disturb his parents with his new identity, he is in fact was avoided at all costs and eventually destroyed by the people in his life who are supposed to support him and care for him the most, his parents. Since Gregor is unable to perform his necessary duties for the family, they no longer want anything to do with his bug self.
His parents are really terrible, and their actions and lack of true love for Gregor makes me sad. Yes, Gregor's mother does seem to love him on the surface layer, but she is too disgusted with and unable to overlook his new bug body and love him even as a bug. I would for sure be heartbroken if my parents did that to me after I magically transformed into a bug.
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