Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka indicates the challenges of life in an advanced modern society and the battle for recognition from others in times of need. In this novel, Kafka candidly reflects on many contrary aspects of his life, both rationally and physically. The relationship between Gregor and his father is in many ways similar to that of Franz and his father. The Metamorphosis also bears similarities to certain sections of Kafka's diary which describe him contemplating his elimination through numerous explained strategies. Franz Kafka spent his childhood in a financially wealthy Jewish family in Prague. He spoke German and was neither Czech nor German due to his Jewish childhood. Born in 1883, he was the eldest and the only boy. He continued his life in the shadow of his overbearing father, under the constant weight of taking control of the family business. Kafka's father considered Franz a disappointment and opposed his written work on the grounds that he needed Franz to go into business like he had. This fixation on Franz's need to turn to business led him to beat his child. Franz Kafka died on June 3, 1924 from tuberculosis of the larynx. From the moment we meet Father Gregor, we are aware of his short-tempered nature. He "came in whistling like a wild man" when Gregor initially left his room in his new insect-like state. Gregor's father chased him with a cane and a newspaper, making a whistling noise that annoyed Gregor. Kafka was subjected to constant abuse and yelling from his father on the grounds that he was disappointing in his eyes. The moment his father sees what happened to Gregor, he is immediately offended, either out of dismay or frustration because... middle of paper... is unnoticed by any of his family members. Kafka may have chosen to have Gregor's death occur over a long period of time to ease the agony of losing someone suddenly. Dying suddenly would have been a shock to those close to him, but instead it began to turn into a problem and his death was practically a relief. It may be that with Kafka's low self-esteem, he saw himself as Gregor, who is also ignored by his father because he is disappointed in him. Kafka reflects the belief that one is treated less well by being more liberal. and altruistic than another. This perspective is at odds with how things should be done. The man must be treated with understanding of his actions, so Gregor must also be greatly appreciated by his family, paying little attention to his condition due to his adoration for them..