The Metamorphosis: who's who, timeline and places
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- GregorGregor wakes as a gigantic insect but worries about missing work and supporting his family.First seen in chapter 1
- Gregor's fatherGregor’s father drives him back into his room after seeing his changed appearance.First seen in chapter 1
- Gregor's motherGregor’s mother joins his father in sending for a doctor and locksmith.First seen in chapter 1
- The chief clerkThe chief clerk arrives after Gregor misses his train and threatens his position at work.First seen in chapter 1
- GreteGrete is Gregor’s sister, who feeds him and helps remove furniture from his room.First seen in chapter 2
- The three lodgersThe three lodgers are renters whose arrival leaves Gregor’s room serving as storage space.First seen in chapter 3
- Chapter 1
Gregor wakes as a gigantic insect and struggles to control his body.
- Chapter 1
He worries about missing work and his parents’ debt while his family calls through locked doors.
- Chapter 1
The chief clerk arrives after Gregor misses his train and threatens his position.
- Chapter 1
Gregor’s unintelligible explanations lead his parents to send for a doctor and locksmith.
- Chapter 1
Gregor opens his door, terrifies the others, and is driven back into his room by his father.
- Chapter 2
Gregor rejects milk, develops a taste for spoiled food, and hides while Grete cares for him.
- Chapter 2
Gregor overhears that the family has savings but still needs to earn money.
- Chapter 2
Gregor crawls on walls and ceilings and hides beneath a sheet to spare Grete distress.
- Chapter 2
Grete and their mother remove furniture, and Gregor emerges to protect a picture.
- Chapter 2
Gregor frightens his mother, and his father attacks him with apples.
- Chapter 3
Gregor’s wound limits his movement, his care declines, and his room becomes storage space after three lodgers arrive.
- Chapter 3
Grete’s violin playing draws Gregor out, and the lodgers see him and refuse payment.
- Chapter 3
Grete demands Gregor’s removal, denies he is her brother, and locks his door after he retreats.
- Chapter 3
Gregor dies, and his family responds with grief and relief.
- Chapter 3
The family dismisses the lodgers and takes a countryside outing to discuss work and housing.
- Chapter 3
During the outing, Gregor’s parents silently consider a husband for Grete.
Hidden until you have read that far.
- Gregor’s roomGregor’s room is where he wakes as an insect and is driven back by his father.First seen in chapter 1
- countryside beyond the cityThe countryside beyond the city is where the family goes on an outing.First seen in chapter 3
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