The story reflects society's lack of empathy from "summary" of The Metamorphosis (Legend Classics) by Franz Kafka,David Wyllie
The indifference shown towards Gregor Samsa by his family and society as a whole in "The Metamorphosis" serves as a stark reminder of the lack of empathy that pervades the world in which we live. Despite Gregor's sudden transformation into a giant insect, his family fails to display any real concern for his well-being. Instead of trying to understand or help him, they view him as a burden to be tolerated at best. Gregor's sister, Grete, initially shows some compassion towards him, taking on the role of caregiver and provider. However, even she eventually succumbs to the pressures of society and begins to see Gregor as nothing more than a source of shame and inconvenience. This shift in attitude reflects a broader societal trend of valuing appearances and social status over basic human decency. The characters in the story are so consumed by their own needs and desires that they are unable to truly see Gregor as a person deserving of emp...
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