Gregor's Transformation and Family Dynamics

Front

Gregor wakes up at night and finds milk and bread in his room.

Back

He can't stand the taste of milk, which was once his favorite drink.

Front

Gregor listens for his family.

Back

The apartment is quiet, and they tiptoe around him.

Front

Gregor crawls under a sofa.

Back

He falls into a fitful sleep under a small sofa.

Front

Grete opens the door in the morning.

Back

She sees Gregor under the sofa and brings him kitchen scraps.

Front

Gregor prefers rotten food.

Back

He prefers rotten food to fresh food.

Front

Grete reports to Gregor's parents.

Back

She tells them how much Gregor has eaten.

Front

Gregor's father's business failure.

Back

Gregor had to provide for the family because of the business failure.

Front

Gregor's eyesight worsens.

Back

He has trouble sleeping due to his worsening eyesight.

Front

Gregor is found on a chair.

Back

Grete finds him on a chair a month after his transformation.

Front

Grete's reaction to finding Gregor on a chair.

Back

She is scared and doesn't return for hours.