Question

In Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, the protagonist, Gregor Samsa, turns into a giant insect. He clings to the framed photograph of the woman in fur when his sister and mother start removing furniture from his room. What might Gregor’s action most clearly symbolize?
his newfound love for crawling on objects
his love of wealth and material things
his need to hold on to his human memories
his love for the woman in the framed picture
his need for caring and affectionate women

Answer 1

It would C since Gregor struggles with letting go of things 

Answer 2

Answer:

His need to hold on to his human memories.

Explanation:

In The Metamorphosis, Gregor undergoes a dramatic transformation. However, this was not expected, and he is not always happy with the changes that he is facing. While some of them are more tolerable (he likes crawling and eating garbage), some of them prove very difficult. One of Gregor's most difficult tests is the fact that he finds it difficult to let go of his human memories, which is symbolized by the way in which he clings to the framed photograph.