Kafka is
commenting on lifes absurdity in by creating a character who transforms
into a bug but has retained human thoughts. Gregors initial reaction to waking up as a bug is
not what we would expect. At first, he thinks hes dreaming, but when he establishes that he is
indeed awake, he does not get upset. Instead, he is concerned about catching the train to get to
work, and he complains about his job and obligation to his family. Human beings have to have
their sleep. Gregors thoughts indicate that he is not dealing with reality: he is no longer
human. He seems to be disconnected from truth as he focuses on one topicwork.
Kafka is warning us of what happens when we disconnect from the world. Gregor has no
life beyond work. As a traveling salesman, he is always moving around and so has established no
real relationships. As a bug, he surveys his bedroom, which is sparsely decorated, probably
because he spends hardly any time at home. His body has...
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