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Lirika Raça asked this question about The Metamorphosis:
Can someone tell me the reasons why this book is named The Metamorphosis? What are the reasons behind this name? I really need it and I wanna know why.
Mark Baller It is a simile for how society will judge you for your attitude and moral values more so than the actual legal value of actions - you will change meta…moreIt is a simile for how society will judge you for your attitude and moral values more so than the actual legal value of actions - you will change metamorphosize into a disgusting roach and then be squished under a judgement boot. (less)
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The Metamorphosis
by Franz Kafka
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