In the Metamorphosis, Kafka makes it evident that Gregor endures a hellish existence as a bug. He works hard all the time, doesn't really have any kind of life, besides providing for his family and being very depressed, so when he is turned into a cockroach, his whole life turns upside down.
I am pretty sure it is using ethos :)
D, pathos triggers and is all about emotions and feelings.
1 ITS GOOD CHOICE AND DANT TALK TOME BYE