The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As he struggles to adjust to his new body, Gregor’s family becomes increasingly distant and repelled by him, leading to feelings of isolation and despair. Despite his best efforts to still contribute to his family, they grow more concerned with their own well-being than with Gregor’s condition. Ultimately, Gregor's transformation highlights themes of alienation, the breakdown of familial bonds, and the harsh realities of human existence.