"The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka

Through his change that all too often mankind is forced into an insect -like existence no better than the bugs at the bottom of the natural order. When mankind tries to rise above their insect status and connect with humanity, as Gregor did when he emerged from his room to see his sister and listen to the violin, they cruelly drive him back into isolation and alienation, through Gregor, Kafka presents a totally tragic view of man's existence.…