This shows how far she has come from her initial attempts to care for him and find a way to live with his transformation. She sees him only as a "monster" and refuses even to acknowledge his humanity by using his name. This quote from Part Two, highlights Grete's complete rejection of Gregor as a member of her family. “I won't pronounce the name of my brother in front of this monster, and so all I say is: we have to try and get rid of it” It also highlights the theme of isolation and alienation, as Gregor and his family are cut off from the rest of the world and unable to find a way out of their predicament. They are trapped in their situation, unable to move or change anything, and the weight of their despair is palpable. This quote shows the ways in which Gregor's transformation has affected not only him but also his entire family. “But Gregor understood easily that it was not only consideration for him which prevented their moving, for he could easily have been transported in a suitable crate with a few air holes what mainly prevented the family from moving was their complete hopelessness and the thought that they had been struck with a misfortune as none of their relatives and acquaintances had ever been hit.” It also suggests that Gregor is searching for something beyond his physical needs, something deeper and more meaningful. The music of his sister's violin playing triggers a deep emotional response in him, one that he cannot fully understand. This quote highlights the ways in which Gregor's transformation has affected his mind as well as his body. “Was he an animal, that music could move him so? He felt as if the way to the unknown nourishment he longed for were coming to light.” By focusing on the texture and shape of his new form, the quote emphasizes the contrast between Gregor's former human identity and his new, insect identity. This quote emphasizes the physicality of Gregor's transformation and highlights the grotesque nature of his new body. “He lay on his armor-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections.” Despite his own struggles, Gregor is more concerned with the well-being of his family than his own comfort. It also highlights the ways in which his family takes him for granted and fails to understand his suffering. This quote shows the deep sense of responsibility that Gregor feels towards his family, even though he himself is the one who is struggling. She, on the other hand, ought to have been in a good mood, since she had saved money and was able to release her father from his job.” It also symbolizes the larger human condition of being trapped in a body and a society that does not always fit us. The sudden and bizarre transformation of Gregor into an insect represents the profound disorientation and alienation he feels in his life. This opening line sets the stage for the entire story and establishes the main theme of transformation. “As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.” For your convenience, the quotes are sorted by character and theme. In this section, the most important quotes from The Metamorphosis are explained.
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