Gregor is afraid of losing that one last part of him. One of the only things he has left is the memories of his past experience and the memories in his bedroom. If he has everything taken out of his room, it won't really feel like is room anymore at all. He is afraid that now he is an insect, his family will be more poor and less happy because he was supporting them before and paying off his parents debt to his boss.
i mean i <em>can</em> but like do i <em>wanna</em>
Answer:
1. what's hidden in the dark will come to the light
(he tries to cover up the death, but due to his guilt he reveals he commited a m!urder)
2. Underneath perfection hides an imperfection
(he committed the m!urder so perfectly but his own mind messed up the perfect plan leading him to unveil the heart )
Explanation:
Personally I believe the extended metaphor could be more effective since it provides more info and meaning to the poem itself