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 sacrifices to those of rescuer in the Bible. Ultimately, both Gregor and Jesus sacrifice their lives so that they can help their loved ones, despite betrayal. Kafka uses this biblical allegory to illustrate Gregors Christ-like actions. In the Bible, God, sacrifices his only 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 help them above all, he cares for them and loves them. Jesus is selfless, endlessly devoting himself to destiny and serving others, and ensuring that they will have a better life by showing them the way to God. Jesus sacrifices his life in heaven to come to terra firma and help his people. Just as Jesus makes personal sacrifices to help his people, Gregor similarly sacrifices his dreams and happiness to provide a good l ife for his family. Gregors life revolves around his business sector 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 discontinue 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 happiness 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 sending the money home to his parents. His family is solely dependent on him for financial security, and Gregors generosity preven... ...trayed by his family, he is imprisoned in his room however, he thought back on his family with deep sense and love. His affection for his family results in his conviction that he must disappear, so that he can bring them happiness and peace. G regor 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 give-and-take 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.