Kafka was a minority Prague, because he was a German speaking Jew. He felt a sense of isolation. That era was also one where status was important. His father expected more of him, and his criticism made their relationship suffer. This also contributed to Kafka's sense of not bein understood, hopelessness and isolation in the Metamorphosis.
Kafka's strained relationship with his father is reflected in Gregor Samsa's relationship with his insensitive father.
Gregor's job as a traveling salesman is tiring and monotonous, which echoes Kafka's job and the increase in industrialization during his lifetime.
Kafka lived amongst Czech-speaking people, yet he was more comfortable speaking German. As a nonreligious German Jew, Kafka always felt alienated from those around him. This sense of alienation is reflected in Gregor's isolation.
The novella is an absurdist story, which shows how deeply Kafka was influenced by the literary and artistic movements taking place around hi
