<span>I believe the correct answer is A. isolation. In this story, Gregor has transformed into a cockroach, and apparently, somebody tried to squash him because we can see that he is hurt. However, he still feels the urge to be near his family, which is why he listens to their conversations every night and wants to be near them, even though he knows they can't see him or he will die. This only emphasizes his isolation and loneliness because he has nobody to help him.</span>
