Kafka’s novella, Metamorphosis, begins with a simple, un-alarming tone that completely contradicts the seriousness of the situation. The protagonist of the story, Gregor, is mysteriously transformed into a giant bug. He completely disregards the complexity of the situation and continues with is normal daily routine. Little does Gregor know that this is not a dream and that his life has been changed forever. Eventually Gregor realizes the seriousness of the situation. Instead of seeking help from society or his family, he alienates himself in his room. Kafka’s novella relates to conformity because Gregor was a typical workingman. He did everything by the book and performed the same tasks everyday just as the rest of society. However, by becoming a bug, Gregor’s sense of belonging disappeared and society saw him as an outsider.
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