In The Metamorphosis, why does Grete Samsa's attitude change towards her brother?
tedium and stress I imagine. after a while she was probably getting annoyed with him and was thus more comfortable with rationalizing the possibility that he was no longer her brother
Kafka is suggesting that love is dependent to a degree on reciprocity, and when you give and give of yourself to something that cannot return the favor and actively disgusts you the love is embittered until she can no longer convince even herself she cares. We are not just our thoughts, Gregor was no longer Gregor and her love for Gregor was misplaced when directed toward the insect.
>>23817732Tending to sickoids do be like that
In The Metamorphosis, Grete Samsa’s attitude towards her brother Gregor undergoes a profound transformation. Initially, she is sympathetic and takes on the role of caretaker after his metamorphosis into an insect. She brings him food and shows some concern for his well-being, as if clinging to the hope that Gregor, her brother, still exists beneath his monstrous exterior.However, over time, the strain of caring for Gregor, combined with the family's worsening financial situation, causes her sympathy to fade. Grete’s initial compassion turns to frustration and resentment as Gregor’s presence becomes more of a burden. She begins to see him not as her brother but as a "thing" that is causing harm to the family. This shift reflects her internal conflict: the emotional bond she once had with Gregor weakens under the weight of practical concerns and social pressures.Her final break with Gregor happens when she declares that they must get rid of him. Grete’s transformation highlights the dehumanization Gregor faces—not only as a creature but as a family member. Her change in attitude symbolizes the family's inability to reconcile their love for Gregor with the alien and repellent form he has taken on, leading to his ultimate isolation and demise.
>>23817698She tried to nurse him up as then he could start providing once more. When she realized he was beyond the pale, he was but an icky dependency.
Wasn't the whole point of this retarded tale that society values you only for material trash and not for who you're? I don't know, existentialism is such a meme movement.
When someone is seriously ill and requires constant care, it takes serious moral fibre to be the one doing this for them every single day without coming to hate that you need to do it, which becomes resentment for them. I'm not talking about the love of your live, or a parent or sibling or best friend you're joined at the soul with and can't imagine life without, but just a friend or relative you care for or even truly love. You're unlikely to have what it takes to sacrifice all your free time to look after them day in and day out and stay upbeat and diligent about it, especially if you have to deal with disgusting and disturbing things. This doesn't make you a bad person either, just a completely normal one.
>>23817698>why does Grete Samsa's attitude change towards her brother?Because he becomes a disgusting, monstrous entomic entity?
Ever had to look after a disabled/elderly family member? You'd probably start to resent them too.
