The story, Metamorphosis, is an unusual story to say the least. From the first sentence we meet the main character, Gregor Samsa. This sentence really shows how different this story is compared to other books in this class. Throughout the story the author, Franz Kafka, wants the reader to sympathize with Gregor. “When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed into a monstrous cockroach in his bed” (87), is the first sentence, and the author already wants the reader to feel sympathy for Gregor. This isn't a dream either, it's really an insect, and Kafka makes sure there's no confusion. This is just one of many examples I will discuss where Kafka wants the reader to sympathize with Gregor. Kafka wants us to sympathize with Gregor because he has a very difficult profession that puts a lot of pressure on him. 'If only I didn't have to follow such a strenuous profession! On the go, day after day. The work is much more tiring than it would be in head office,” “There is the added ordeal of travel worries about train connections, irregular and bad meals, new people all the time, no continuity, no affection,” (88).Gregor's profession is characterized by bad travel, unhealthy meals, and a lack of connection between people. Gregor really hates his job, but sees it as his only option, as a way to provide for his family. That's why he hasn't missed a day of work in five years. His boss comes looking for him. He wants the readers to feel sympathy for Gregor have mercy on Gregor because no one else will. Gregor hears the prosecutor in... middle of the paper... the character, Gregor, turns into a cockroach at the beginning. Gregor is described as an “insect defenseless” and is treated unfairly and badly by his own family. His parents are more amazed than pitying when they see Gregor for the first time. Later, his mother faints at the sight of him. His father throws apples at him because his mother fainted over his appearance. Grete, at the beginning of the transformation, is nice and takes care of him. Later, she changes her mind about Gregor, stops caring for him, and gets the idea to get rid of him. «If it had been Gregor, he would have understood long ago that it is impossible for human beings to coexist with such an animal» (139). Kafka, throughout the story, tries to make the reader feel sympathy for Gregor in many scenes, and it works because his family shows no sympathy towards him.