The metamorphosis by Franz Kafka"

How does point of view in Metamorphosis impact how we read it and what we take away from it? As you can easily determine, there are many ways to answer this question—I'm not looking for one specific answer.

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How does point of view in Metamorphosis impact how we read it and what we take away from it?

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is written from a third person limited perspective and the readers are given insight into the ongoing within Gregor's mind following his transformation. Having transformed into a vermin, Gregor loses his ability to speak and communicate with his family. Through this perspective, the author is able to specifically illustrate the character's feelings, thoughts, and circumstances allowing the readers to better understand the chatacter's perspective.    

Through this point of view, the readers are able to experience the metamorphosis Gregor is experiencing and through this, the reader becomes involved in his isolation. The circumstances along with Gregor can be understood through this perspective. It is easily observed that Gregor is a victim of his family's pressure on him to support them. Because of the collapse of his father's business, Gregor took on the duty of providing for them, since then, they have become increasingly less grateful and instead expects Gregor's act of kindness. 

In the story, Gregor finds himself metaphorically transformed into a vermin. Because of his horrendous state, his family isolates him into his room. The third person point of view allows the readers to understand the circumstances of his metamorphosis, such that when Gregor feels a sensation, the narrator informs the reader of the sensation. This is evidenced in the line, "He felt a slight itch up on his belly; pushed himself slowly up on his back towards the headboard so that he could lift his head better; found where the itch was, and saw that it was covered with lots of little white spots which he didn't know what to make of; and when he tried to feel the place with one of his legs he drew it quickly back because as soon as he touched it he was overcome by a cold shudder."

The perspective also highlights the prevalent theme of the story,  alienation and isolation. Alienation is present when there is a withdrawing or sepration of a person from an object or position of former attachment. Gregor's family alienates him in various ways such as constantly ignoring him in hopes of his disappearance; the absence of meaningful communication; the removal of the furnitures, among others. Through this perspective, the reader is able to understand Gregor's thoughts and feel his isolation and desperation.   

In addition, the perspective also allows the readers to see the events outside Gregor's room. The reader is able to know the family's reaction to Gregor's situation. The audience also see the transformation of Grete who was once an affectionate sibling to Gregor transforming to a person who unaccepted him. The readers observe the evolution of their relationship from siblings to becoming strangers. 

Step-by-step explanation

The story helps readers realize that in one way or another, each person experiences the feeling of isolation at one point in life. The author challenges his readers to create an impression on the true identity of Gregor. 

Through the third point of view perspective, the author challenges the readers to create an impression on the true identity of Gregor. Consequently, the readers form an opinion towards Gregor and his family through the readings of Gregor's incidents with alienation. The audience is able to feel the loneliness of Gregor through the author's way of writing. The point of view of the story is essential for it can alternatively affect the story such that the variation of point of view can lead to different themes or affect the overall theme of the story.