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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 vermi ....

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.... 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 despite his obvious inability to further produce, he is disregarded as a social burden, unable to sustain his role in the system. His mind however, his intentions remained that of his old self. But on account of his inabilities his family is revolted by him, and feeling immensely burdened, they sentence him to a life of isolation. In the meantime, Gregor’s sister Gretta embarks on her own metamorphosis and shift in role. Her change commences with the new responsibility of caring for Gregor and escalates to th ....