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In The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find he has transformed into a giant insect. Struggling to communicate and move, he becomes increasingly alienated from his family, who are horrified by his new form. As Gregor becomes more isolated and neglected, his health deteriorates, culminating in his tragic demise. His family then contemplates their future with a sense of newfound freedom. Sensitive topics include Gregor's physical transformation and the resultant neglect and family estrangement.