Results matter

My takeaway from Metamorphosis is that in life, results matter. When Gregor was making money and supporting his family, he was appreciated and that made him feel like he was loved. However, after turning into a bug that could not longer go to work, he found out that they only loved his utility. During the description of his success, his success was turned into “cash that he could then lay on the table before his astonished and enlightened family” (Kafka). His parents reaction to the money says everything about how they view him: a way for them to not work and get what they want. After he turns into a bug, he loses control of the family and the financial situation. He becomes lethargic and powerless against his father who abuses him. While he lays in his room day in and out, “he mulled over the idea that next time the door opened, he would take control of his family affairs as he had done in the past” (kafka). Because he takes great pride in being the provider, his main concern is his family even when they don’t care about him anymore. Because he no longer produces results and adds value to them, they have no reason to put in effort with him. I think that the story shows that success is a great indicator to how people treat you.