In The Most dangerous Game by Richard Connell, after Rainsford awakens from his sleep, from the place where he heard the pistol shots he heads towards that area. On following the boots footprints, he reaches the door and finds a "gigantic creature" Ivan who is dumb and deaf.
As when the owner of Chateau descends the stairs Rainsford's first impression of Zaroff is that he finds him "singularly handsome." second impression is <em>"Almost bizarre quality about the general's face."</em>
Further, through the involvement of impression Rainsford gain respect for Zaroff's skill and intellect through the game of huntee (Rainsford) and hunter (Zaroff). His impression of Zaroff is of admiration and fear and the tension is evident.
Therefore, Rainsford's impression of Zaroff were:
- Almost bizarre quality about the general's face
- His thick eyebrows and pointed military mustache were as black as the night
- His eyes, too, were black and very bright the face of an aristocrat.
- Turning to the giant in uniform, the general made a sign. The giant put away his pistol, saluted, withdrew.
The line from The Metamorphosis shows us that although Gregor has changed into an insect, he still has human thoughts and emotions. He can still think and feel like a human and appreciate the finer things in life, such as music, which would presumably be lost to him if he were solely an animal, especially an insect. So the line shows that although he has physically changed, mentally and emotionally he’s still a human.
Gregor’s role as a son and brother also undergoes a transformation along with his physical transformation. Prior to his transformation, his entire family is dependent on him and his job. However, after his transformation, he becomes dependent on other members of his family for his sustenance and survival. For example, in the initial days after his transformation, Grete feeds him, and he comes to depend on her for nourishment.
Gregor struggles with a number of identity issues in his new form. Although he has been transformed into an insect, he still has human feelings and sensations. However, being an insect, he cannot find a suitable outlet to express his feelings and emotions. The few instances in which he tries to reach out to other people or experience pleasure, as when he wants to hear Grete play the violin, he’s vehemently dismissed because of his repulsive form.
