Throughout the literature, the consequences of isolation and alienation are used to show the need for personal interaction and social inclusion for society. Similarly, Franz Kafka seeks to uncover the potential harm of social rejection through Gregor's transformation within the Metamorphosis, which leads to his separation from both his family and his past life. Within a healthy life lies the power of communication; however, Kafka in The Metamorphosis captures the effects of isolation and its deadly consequences through the alienation caused by Gregor's lack of communication. Kafka points out that Gregor absurdly neglects his physical condition in order to support his family financially. "I shouldn't try anything else with my boss, they'll fire me right away. Besides, who knows, it wouldn't be a great thing for me. If I didn't hold back for the good of my parents" love, I would have stopped a long time ago (1.5)" . Although Gregor's lateness to work is not mentioned until the next paragraph, Kafka establishes that Gregor tries hard to please his parents by keeping his job "Gregor […] comp...