This essay is about how Gregor's transformation into a bug in Kafka's Metamorphosis is a reflection of his disposition.

Gregor's transformation into the monstrous vermin can described as the transubstantiation of his body to match his obsequious and subservient personality. Gregor is a typical workaholic stuck in a dead end job, trying to provide for his family. He does not seem to have the courage to stand up to his boss or his family. His parents are the ones who have the debt with Gregor's boss. There is no reason why the father is …

…Gregor sees his boss for the first time after his transformation, he mentions his boss's patent leather boots. He is also incredibly concerned with losing his job, despite the fact that he is in no condition to work. The boss can literally squish Gregor with his boot or squish him by firing him. Either way, Gregor is afraid of his boss's power over him. Once Gregor becomes an insect, his physical appearance matches his personality.