Question

In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, when Mr. Samsa first sees Gregor transformed into an insect, he makes a fist at him as if to punch him. What does this action show about Mr. Samsa's attitude toward his son?

Answer 1

Mr. Samsa is disappointed because of his son's new form. It shows that Mr. Samsa and Gregor don't get along very well. Mr. Samsa wanted money for the family, which drove Gregor and him apart, When Gregor transforms into an insect, it angers Mr. Samsa, so anger, disappointment, jealousy, can be some attitudes Mr. Samsa has towards Gregor.