The Metamorphosis
what parts of the metamorphosis are humorous
what parts of the metamorphosis are humorous
what parts of the metamorphosis are humorous
Kafka was both subtle and ironic with his humour. Consider Gregor turning into a giant cockroach. The ironic and dark humour of this situation is not lost on the reader. Here the family's cherished son turns into a common pest both literally and figuratively.