Change is inevitable and unavoidable in every moment of our lives. In every second of our lives, changes appear and disappear, affecting our lives. Humans perceive change differently and this reveals the true nature of our heart. It is due to the dissent of change among human beings that determines the differences in our individual perceptions. In the novel “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka the word change is taken to a completely absurd level as the main protagonist, Gregor Samsa, is illogically transformed into an insect. Although Gregor's thoughts still contain traces of his human self, Gregor's family is unable to cope with his hideous form and isolates him from their world. Once perceived as the breadwinner, Gregor is now seen as a burden to the family. Distorted by his family's behavior, Gregor questions his existence and his perception of himself begins to morph into that of his family, seeing himself as nothing more than a useless parasite. Ultimately, Gregor allows his perception as a human being to be influenced by that of his family, resulting in the novel which begins immediately with Gregor, the traveling salesman, waking up in his bed to find himself transformed into a "monstrous parasite " (Kafka). Gregor is the family's money earner due to the failure of his father's business. He is perceived as the most important man in his family as he "[earns] enough money to meet the entire family's expenses" (26). Even though he didn't like his job as a salesman, he readily accepts his new role as the money earner in the family without hesitation. Likewise, when he wakes up and sees himself in his new body, he quickly accepts that he has become an insect and tries to live his life as best as he can in his new c... middle of paper... ... we are losing hope about Gregor's existence as a human being. While his mother and Grete are taking away the furniture, he holds on to a photo to prevent it from being taken away from him. Despite her efforts to protect her feelings as a human being, her mother fainted at the sight of the disgusting creature and was rewarded by her father's beatings. Once perceived as the breadwinner, his family doesn't even see him as a human being, but simply as an insect living in a room. Imprisoned in a cage of isolation and denial, Gregor's perception begins to change because of this and he questions his existence and role in the family. In fact, it makes him lose his appetite and sleep. Not only does his body deteriorate, but so does his perception of himself. Gregor's perception is completely reversed and he finds himself in agreement with his family during the climactic violin scene..