In The Metamorphosis, Gregor Samsa transforms into a monstrous vermin. Alienated by his family, Gregor remains confined to his room and burdened with isolation and shame. Unable to cope with their son’s new existence, the Samsa’s essentially try to pretend as if this “problem” does not exist. Gregor’s sister is the only relative who even attempts to care for him, but she too soon concludes that the insect is no longer her brother. This novel not only portrays the emotions of a man cut off from society, it illustrates the dehumanization of those around him. Even though Gregor was the individual who became the animal, his family underwent the real transformation. In attempt to cut off ties with their son, the Samsas become subhuman. Gregor retains his personal characteristics and still desires to remain part of his family. His family, however, longs for nothing more than to have its relative return or to rid itself of the creature lingering in Gregor’s room. The foil characters do not call into question why Gregor has morphed or how such a change has occurred, nor do they consider what measures they can take to aid Gregor (beyond the movement of furniture, that is). These selfish individuals are at last relieved to be freed of such a pesky nuisance, and cannot wait to tidy up the mess and leave it in the past. It as if this little incident will become another skeleton in their closet, nothing to be discussed nor questioned nor thought of in the future. Gregor? Who’s Gregor? This will no longer be a problem for the Samsas moving forward. They have washed their hands of this little bump in the road, and excitedly await their bright future filled with a new apartment and the promise of Grete's marriage.