The Metamorphosis

How does the tone of the narrative reflect the theme?

Metamorphosis

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If you were turned into a bug, you might have a giant panic attack: hyperventilating and frantically trying to call 911. Gregor is different. His tone is dispossessed and rather disinterested. Kafka is using his tone to drive home some major existential themes and motifs.