The Metamorphosis: day three (25-35)

Gregor's parents showed a great deal of appreciation when Gregor first started earning his salary to support the family, and Gregor felt proud to do so. However, as soon as his parents adapted to their new lifestyle of Gregor supporting the family, the parents' gratitude gradually diminished and he no longer felt the same feeling of joy in providing for them. Now, as a bug, he spends much of his time under the sofa, listening to his family converse their financial situation. Fortunately, Gregor discovers that his parents have saved some of the money he earned for them. However, he knows that that money will only last for so much time. He is ashamed when he hears his family speak of their economic issues and feels hopeless because of his father's lack of physical stability and his mother's asthma. He realizes it is very unlikely that his parents will find employment. Although Gregor and his parents have drifted apart from one another, he manages to stay close to his sister, Grete. Sadly, he had hoped and planned to pay for her to attend a music school to study the violin.