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The novel is interspersed with instances of irony and pure sarcasm and cynicism and there is hardly a light moment in this entire story. There are various ways in which the transformation can be interpreted. But Samsa being a misfit dominates all other interpretations. Samsa lacks a much-needed sense of belonging, which is one reason, why he is unable to develop positive healthy relationships with people around him. His attitude drives him away from people whom he views as materialistic and unloving, "casual acquaintances that are always new and never become intimate friends" (Kafka, 120). It is very important to understand that there are two ways in which this transformation can be viewed i.e. from the standpoint of the 'OTHERS' or from the perspective of the central character. In either case, we would notice that the main reason why Gregor has changed forms was because of his inability to dwell among fellow human beings that sprang from his complete lack of self-esteem.

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When analyzed from the viewpoint of the society, we notice that Samsa was extremely conscious of his responsibilities at work but completely ignored the importance of developing positive relationships. But when studied from the viewpoint of Samsa himself, we discover that Samsa feels like a victim in this materialistic society where people do not care about their fellow human beings and are only interested in money. I am sure that this latter view has been widely discussed and analyzed but I would want to explore the former analysis in order to see if there was indeed something wrong with the protagonist's psyche. A brief look at.....

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