How does gregor samsa’s identity change as the novella progresses? in what ways does he keep his humanity? chapter 2 the metamorphosis

Your answer might include some of these points:

Although Gregor Samsa has physically changed into an insect, he retains some of his human feelings, such as love, compassion, and responsibility.

No longer the breadwinner of the family, he now must depend on others to feed him.

His desire to see his mother and the expectation of receiving his sister’s kindness stays alive, even though he hides from his family.

He notices that his sister finds his presence disturbing, and so he stays under a sheet whenever she enters his room.

Although he prefers eating stale food now, he appreciates the fact that his sister takes the trouble to bring food to him.

As a giant insect, Gregor prefers to stay under the couch and crawl around his room.

When his sister wants to vacate his room, to give him more space to move around, he feels dejected. The furniture and the painting in his room are the only reminders that he was once human. He feels torn between his physical and emotional needs. His human feelings take control when he tries to stop his mother and sister from taking the framed photograph off the wall.

ismene wants to follow the rules, unlike antigone who'd rather break them for her brother.

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