great works ii – 2850 jta 12:25-2:05: love letters from the world

The Chief Clerk’s reaction and father’s reaction were different from each other on Gregor’s metamorphosis. “All the while Gregor was speaking, he wasn’t still for a moment, but, without taking his eyes off Gregor, moved towards the door,” (218.) This was the Chief Clerk’s reaction when he saw Gregor’s appearance. And this was the father’s reaction: “His father was moving forward implacably, emitting hissing sounds like a savage.” (219) The Chief Clerk’s reaction was calmer than the father’s. The father reacted more aggressively. Also, when it came to Gregor’s death, the maid and the father’s reaction were different, too. First of all, the maid found the body. She was the one who always kept checking Gregor even though it wasn’t out of affection. However, still she was the one who kept opening the door twice a day and talking to him. When she found that Gregor was dead, she said, “Have a look, it’s gone and perished.” (239) She was frightened and terrified. On the other hand, the father was happy about it. Father said, “now we can give thanks to God.” He was relieved that Gregor was finally dead. After that, the whole family moved with happiness that they are finally released from a burden.