The externally transition that Gregor undergoes is very sudden and abrupt. He awakes to discover that he been transformed into an insect. He even still sounds human enough that he assures his mother that he is getting up out of bed soon. The voice soon dissolves into unintelligible animal squeaks. He begins to worry about his career, his duties, and his relatives.
Although the external changes were sudden, the internal changes only come gradually. As time passes, his behavior becomes more like that of an insect. He is often frightened by sounds and turmoil. He seems to be more relax…
