The Hero of The Metamorphosis

The first impression Gregor, the main character in Kafka's The Metamorphosis, is that he is a pretty pathetic person with little hope of accomplishing anything great, a loser. However, after more careful consideration, it can be seen that Gregor has some very redeeming qualities. He is the most unselfish character in the story and the most deserving of respect. Gregor is the sole provider for his parents and sister and is sacrificing much for his family. After Gregor's metamorphosis into a roach, he continues to show greater concern for his family than for himself, while his family doe…