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Gregor Samsa is a traveling salesman who financially supports his family. He wakes up in the morning to find out he has been transformed into a dung beetle. He is in shock after his reality sets in and tries to figure out how is going to get to work. His family is horrified and keeps Gregor locked in his room, though they try to assimilate the change | Gregor Samsa is a traveling salesman who financially supports his family. He wakes up in the morning to find out he has been transformed into a dung beetle. He is in shock after his reality sets in and tries to figure out how is going to get to work. His family is horrified and keeps Gregor locked in his room, though they try to assimilate the change. Gregor eventually dies, leaving his family free. | ||
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Revision as of 09:50, 17 April 2006
Summary
Gregor Samsa is a traveling salesman who financially supports his family. He wakes up in the morning to find out he has been transformed into a dung beetle. He is in shock after his reality sets in and tries to figure out how is going to get to work. His family is horrified and keeps Gregor locked in his room, though they try to assimilate the change. Gregor eventually dies, leaving his family free.
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Gregory Samsa
A traveling salesman responsible for providing for his family. His metamorphosis into a insect leaves a stuggle between his human mind and insect needs.