The metamorphosis was possibly the most boring book I have ever read. I did not think it was possible for an entire novella to practically take place in a small, bland room. After the first section I thought it couldn’t possibly get any more boring but unknowingly to me, at the time, it seems as if the` author intended for the book to be hard to read. Despite the fact that is has arguably the most boring plot ever I liked the meaning I took from the book. When Gregor transformed into a cockroach unexpectedly, he is no longer seen as a member of his family. His three family members each represent something different to me. I view this book as a take on how people treat others who are considered “outsiders.” This book takes it to the extreme with Gregor actually turning into someone nonhuman and the Samsa responding to the transformation. First of all, I see Gregor’s dad at the far end and radical part of the spectrum in how outsiders are treated. He attempts to keep Gregor hidden and contemplates killing him. He wonders out loud how he could stick around and make them all endure this situation. He even goes so far to physically injure Gregor. What person talks and treats another human being like that especially if he is your son. The fact that he is a cockroach is beside the point, humans are drawn to each other due to us looking alike but we are much more drawn to the fact that we are intelligent beings. If we were introduced to extraterrestrial life, would their treatment be like Gregor’s? I would assume no. The dad represents the people who shun and abuse outsiders in society. Secondly, there is the mother who takes the moderate stance. She represents the majority of society. She doesn’t necessarily want to look at Gregor, or the outsiders, but wishes no harm unto him. She has no quarrel with him and acts accordingly. While she may be uncomfortable with the situation, she wishes no ill thing to him. Then there is Samsa, his sister, who represents the generous side of society. She is also on the far end of the spectrum in societal standards of treatment unto outsiders. She is kind to Gregor and helps him in any way she can. She doesn’t necessarily like him but cares for him and wants the best for him. The end of the book, to me at least, represents how society feels about outsiders as a whole despite if someone is hostile, indifferent, or generous to them. They seem thankful to be rid of the problem and do not care that he has died.
Considering the boring plot I would rate it low but the its take on societal treatment on outsiders get its it right which boost its rating for me. I would get it a 2.5/5
When Gregor transformed into a cockroach unexpectedly, he is no longer seen as a member of his family. His three family members each represent something different to me. I view this book as a take on how people treat others who are considered “outsiders.” This book takes it to the extreme with Gregor actually turning into someone nonhuman and the Samsa responding to the transformation.
First of all, I see Gregor’s dad at the far end and radical part of the spectrum in how outsiders are treated. He attempts to keep Gregor hidden and contemplates killing him. He wonders out loud how he could stick around and make them all endure this situation. He even goes so far to physically injure Gregor. What person talks and treats another human being like that especially if he is your son. The fact that he is a cockroach is beside the point, humans are drawn to each other due to us looking alike but we are much more drawn to the fact that we are intelligent beings. If we were introduced to extraterrestrial life, would their treatment be like Gregor’s? I would assume no. The dad represents the people who shun and abuse outsiders in society.
Secondly, there is the mother who takes the moderate stance. She represents the majority of society. She doesn’t necessarily want to look at Gregor, or the outsiders, but wishes no harm unto him. She has no quarrel with him and acts accordingly. While she may be uncomfortable with the situation, she wishes no ill thing to him.
Then there is Samsa, his sister, who represents the generous side of society. She is also on the far end of the spectrum in societal standards of treatment unto outsiders. She is kind to Gregor and helps him in any way she can. She doesn’t necessarily like him but cares for him and wants the best for him.
The end of the book, to me at least, represents how society feels about outsiders as a whole despite if someone is hostile, indifferent, or generous to them. They seem thankful to be rid of the problem and do not care that he has died.
Considering the boring plot I would rate it low but the its take on societal treatment on outsiders get its it right which boost its rating for me.
I would get it a 2.5/5