The Metamorphosis placed the main character in a very interesting position after being turned into a bug. The main character at the start didn't seem to be too bothered by it, as it appeared to just be an obstacle preventing him from going to work. Moreover, the interactions that Gregor mostly has is with his family. These interactions brings light to how his family thinks about him and how he thinks about his family, two almost complete polar thoughts in this book. Would Gregor's death be avoided if his family treat him better? When Gregor was turned into a bug, he appears to still have the motive to go and provide for his family. Even though he doesn't get most of the money, and was working to pay of his parents' debt, he had great feeling for his parents, seeing the worst things they do as something done with good intentions. On the other hand, his parents' see Gregor as just a money making machine. Instead of working, which they are clearly able to since they ...