They begin to treat him as a mere insect from "summary" of The Metamorphosis (Legend Classics) by Franz Kafka,David Wyllie
As time passed, Gregor Samsa's family increasingly viewed him with a mix of fear and revulsion. His once caring and considerate family now saw him as a burden, an unwelcome presence in their lives. They no longer recognized the person he used to be; instead, they saw only the grotesque creature that he had become. Their interactions with Gregor became more strained and distant. They avoided him whenever possible, treating him as if he were little more than a pest to be tolerated. The warmth and love that had once defined their relationships had been replaced by coldness and indifference. Even when they did acknowledge his existence, it was only to fulfill their own needs. They no longer saw him as a member of the family but as a problem to be solved. Their conversation...
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