Essay on Gregor as Christ in Kafkas Metamorphosis -- Metamorphosis es

Gregor as Christ in Kafkas Metamorphosis In his Metamorphosis, Kafka utilizes an allegorical technique to compare Gregors chip ins to those of rescuer in the Bible. Ultimately, both Gregor and deliverer sacrifice their lives so that they can protagonist their loved ones, despite betrayal. Kafka uses this biblical parable to illustrate Gregors Christ-like actions. In the Bible, God, sacrifices his just son, a respectable, revered heavenly figure, allowing Jesus to live amongst sinful people. In human form, Jesus treats the common peoples illnesses and performs miracles to dish out them above all, he cares for them and loves them. Jesus is selfless, endlessly devoting himself to helping and serving others, and ensuring that they will abide a better life by showing them the modality to God. Jesus sacrifices his life in heaven to come to Earth and help his people. Just as Jesus makes personal sacrifices to help his people, Gregor similarly sacrifices his dreams and bliss to pr ovide a good life for his family. Gregors life revolves around his stemma as a travelling salesman. He is committed to his work, although he dislikes his job, what a gruelling job Ive picked. If I didnt hold back for my parents sake, I would have quit long ago (4). Gregors life lacks comfort and joy he is constantly travelling, and is unable to form quality relationships. However, he sacrifices his dreams for future ecstasy so that he can provide for his family. As the sole breadwinner of his family, Gregor keeps only a few dollars from his paycheque each month, using the rest to pay family debts and move the money home to his parents. His family is completely dependent on him for financial security, and Gregors kindliness preven... ...trayed by his family, he is imprisoned in his room however, he imagination back on his family with deep emotion and love. His affection for his family results in his conviction that he must disappear, so that he can transport them happiness and peace. Gregor sacrifices his life and dies during the night to save his family from hardship. He loves them unconditionally, like Jesus loves his people, and does not criticise them for betraying and mistreating him. Gregors final sacrifice of his life is the strongest comparison of his Christ-like attributes. In Kafkas The Metamorphosis Gregors sacrifices are shown to be Christ-like by the horrible treatment he receives from others, his betrayal by his family, and his selfless reactions and eventual death. Works CitedKafka, Franz. The Metamorphosis. Trans. and ed. Stanley Corngold. New York Bantam, 1972.