Data Bases • Custom Term Papers • Free Term Papers • Free Research Papers • Free Essays • Free Book Reports • Plagiarism? Links • Top 100 Term Paper Sites • Top 25 Essay Sites • Top 50 Essay Sites • Search 97,000 Papers @ DirectEssays.com • Search 101,000 Papers @ ExampleEssays.com • Search 90,000 Papers @ MegaEssays.com Free Essays • Term Paper Sites • Chuck III's Free Essays • Free College Essays • TermPaperSites.com • My Term Papers • Get Free Essays • Essay World • Planet Papers	Search Lots of Essays Back to Subjects - Miscellaneous METAMORPHOSIS THE FLOWER METAMORPHOSIS THE FLOWER In Kafka's Metamorphosis Grete is experiencing many changes during her brother's transformation. Grete's metamorphosis is symmetrical to that of a flower. It occurs as a result of her surroundings coupled with what she is being subjected to. Through it all she goes from being a young seed to being a beautiful flower. Like a seed, Grete is simply an entity that has not reached full potential. Grete's love for Gregor is unmatched, even by that of their parents. "Aren't you well"? Grete asked (p. 217). She is the only member of the family that shows genuine concern. Grete's love reciprocates the love that Gregor has for her. Grete's change is now similar to that of a bud. As this bud develops so does a sense of duty to her brother. This familial duty drives Grete to deal with the present and face reality. As part of this realization she becomes the sole caretaker of this thing which has taken her brothers place. Comfort and edible meals are a top priority at this stage with regard to Gregor. She "now considers herself an expert in Gregor's affairs." The intensity with which she performs her duties is borderline neurotic. When Mrs. Samsa tries to strip her of cleaning duties Grete "burst into a storm of weeping"(p.237). At this stage Greta is learning to set her emotions into action. The stress of Gregor's condition is taking a major toll on Grete. She has gone from a life of comfort to one of poverty and shame. This once liquid soul is now taking form. Grete is realistic and confident in the fact that, "if this were Gregor, he would have realized long ago that human beings can't live with such a creature and he'd have gone away on his own accord." "He must go," cried Gregor's sister (p.241). Grete once a mere seed is now a flower in bloom. She's the product of that which has cultivated her. Now more knowledgeable of the good things that lie ahead, she understands that she has to let go of Gregor in order to move forward in her own life. "She had bloomed into a pretty girl with a good figure." This flower is now ready to experience the full effect of the sun. Bibliography: Word Count: 379
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