Part one of term paper
In reading “The Metamorphosis” Kafka clearly portrays the complexity and irony of the roles of man within society. Gregor was a producer, and his physical metamorphosis, which saw him transform from the working man into a non-functioning and expendable vermin, ultimately rendered him useless in all aspects of his life. The theme of deh ...

Part two of term paper
... a whole and also individual roles within the family unit. The family is the basic institution of society, and Gregors predicament as characterized by his transformation, results in the breakdown of the regular flow of this unit. As a provider, Gregor’s social self has immense meaning. Sufficently he nurtures the familie’s economic needs, binding the unit, and in this way is regarded as fruitful and useful. The irony lies in the realization that Gregor’s change is merely external, and desp ...