29). Gregor must work to bring money home because the other family members were unreliable. This was Gregor's main conflict, which lead to his alienation for his family. He was overworked and depressed.
Gregor's father lacked respect for him. His relationship with his father was a main factor in his alienation. Even though Gregor was a grown man with a stable job, his father treated him like a child. When the manager wanted to see Gregor, Mr. Samsa told the manager "to excuse the disorder of the room" (Kafka 10). This response was like a father scolding a young kid for not keeping a tidy room. Mr. Samsa thought of Gregor as a little kid who lacked respo
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