“Man versus animal” is a very clear and obvious theme in the story (Shmoop Editorial Team). A great philosophical question many people ask is, “What makes humans …show more content…
Even before Gregor realizes he has become a cockroach, while he is complaining about his job he says, “new people all the time, no continuity, no affection. (The Metamorphosis, 1205).” Ironically enough, Gregor slowly becomes more and more isolated as the story progresses even after he is forced to stop travelling for his job. The family forces Gregor to be hidden and even ensures he is locked in his room. This makes Gregor’s feeling of loneliness deepen until he eventually dies