Metamorphosis - Gregor's Transformation

In the short story Metamorphosis, not only does Gregor undergo a physical transformation, but a metaphysical transformation as well. When Gregor wakes up as an insect, he is barely fazed by his new form. His only concern seemed to be due to his inability to go to work and provide for his family. As the story progresses, however, Gregor realizes his frustration with his new body because it holds him back from performing normal everyday tasks. When Grete starts taking furniture out of his room, he wishes he could keep some part of his past life. In this moment, Gregor gains self-awareness that all aspects of his humanity have stripped from him. Throughout the rest of the story, Gregor questions the meaning of humanity due to the neglect and mistreatment inflicted upon him by his family. Although Gregor's physical transformation was the catalyst of the conflict in the story, the true transformation that Gregor undergoes is one of self-awareness.