The Metamorphosis: Complexity and Irony of Man in Society 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 dehumanization is blatantly evident as characterized by his isolation. The reader becomes aware that during the course of his predicament, his sister, Gretta undergoes a transformation. It is almost as though Gregor’s transmutation is Gretta’s metamorphosis in the reverse. Kafka probes the role of the worker within society as a whole and also individual roles within the family unit. The family is the basic institution of society, ....

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