Familial Love In Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis

Family and love is another important theme seen in many of the writing of the 20th century Jewish writing. Familial love, support and care are elements frequently mentioned a number of times. Gregor in Kafka’s Metamorphosis was always proud that he was able to provide a good life was his family with a fine flat to stay in but his family simply took Gregor and what he was doing for granted. “The money was gratefully accepted and greatly given, but there was no special uprush of warm feelings.”(32)
He had a great plan of sending his sister who loved to play violin to the conservatorium despite the great expense it entailed. He worked tirelessly to pay off his father’s debts and did everything he could so that his family may be happy. Even after his metamorphosis more than self pity he thinks about his duty to his family. His love was his family remained unwavering throughout the story. But the Samsa’s wanted Gregor only foe the monetary funding he did to the family. He was viewed as a financial provider and less as family member. After Gregor’s metamorphosis they realize that he will no longer be able to support them their feelings towards him change for …show more content…
Telling him that he in fact should be getting the ration from his father. At the death bed Eliezer father’s last wish was to have his son by his side. His name was the last thing he had on his lips. But Eliezer did not move from his place and let his father die.
In Jephte’s Daughter Abraham Ha-Levi had lost his family at a very young age and had come to America alone with nothing with him. He was left alone to lead his own life until he met his wife and she was the only family he had. “Oh, how can you, how can anyone, understand what it’s like to have no one of your own? To have lost every remnant of your own flesh and blood? Your eyes become the only eyes in the world. Your face the only face. It.....was like being dead and without connection to anyone.”