Question

Why is the change in Grete's and Gregor's relationship an important element of The Metamorphosis's plot?

Answer 1

Gregor would have no one to care for him if Grete turned against him.

Answer 2

The change in Grete's and Gregor's relationship is an important element of The Metamorphosis's plot because it shows how the physical appearance, and also the personality of Gregor's sister changed over the course of the story, whereas Gregor's physical appearance changed when he transformed into an insect, but his personality remained the same. Although Grete was the only one that cared for Gregor after the metamorphosis, she ends up hating his brother and forgetting about him as well as his parents. Moreover, Grete abandons him, while Gregor keeps loving her until the day he dies due to her lack of care. Therefore, Gregor dies being the same loving brother he was before becoming an insect.