A Metamorfose

"One morning, upon waking from restless dreams, Gregor Samsa found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect". This is how The Metamorphosis, one of Franz Kafka's most emblematic works, begins. In this narrative, the author uses the character's terrifying physical metamorphosis and despair to address themes that run throughout his work: human behavior, powerlessness in the face of absurdity, and the frustration caused by an oppressive and bureaucratic society.