Question

How is Gregors mind in direct conflict with the state of his body

Answer 1

This question comes from the novel "The Metamorphosis" written by Franz Kafka and published in 1915.

Gregor is the protagonist of the story. He undergoes a physical transformation but he still thinks with a human mind. Thus, even though his mind undergoes some changes for adaptatioin purpose, his mind and body are never in full harmony. This is the direct conflict to which the question makes reference.

Answer 2

Though his body is no longer human, he is still able to feel and reason like a normal person