Gregor seems like he may have been bug-like before his transformation because he was a traveling salesman, and many people consider traveling salesmen to be pests just like bugs.
Gregor was like a "bug" because he was always "on the run." As Bex said, he was a traveling salesman and people do not enjoy their presence. Also, he moves by train to do his business; many insects use a host to travel. GG-0
Just as a parasitic bug drains its host in order to live, Gregor made his living literally at other’s expense—as a traveling salesman, he only earned money if his customers gave him theirs. Also, for his work, Gregor crossed the countryside daily and never seemed to settle in one place; likewise, many bugs are constantly on the move to avoid predators. Therefore, Gregor was like a bug before his transformation because he was a traveling salesman.
As a traveling salesman, Gregor lacked the figurative "backbone" to stand in support of his own dreams and aspirations. Thus, he had to tirelessly work for a boss that showed absolutely no appreciation in order to pay his parents' debt. As an insect, Gregor is physically spineless because insects are invertebrates.
In what ways do you think Gregor was like a "bug" even before his metamorphosis? (This post closes at midnight Tuesday, October 20, 2009)
Gregor seems like he may have been bug-like before his transformation because he was a traveling salesman, and many people consider traveling salesmen to be pests just like bugs.
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Gregor was like a "bug" because he was always "on the run." As Bex said, he was a traveling salesman and people do not enjoy their presence. Also, he moves by train to do his business; many insects use a host to travel.
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Just as a parasitic bug drains its host in order to live, Gregor made his living literally at other’s expense—as a traveling salesman, he only earned money if his customers gave him theirs. Also, for his work, Gregor crossed the countryside daily and never seemed to settle in one place; likewise, many bugs are constantly on the move to avoid predators. Therefore, Gregor was like a bug before his transformation because he was a traveling salesman.
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As a traveling salesman, Gregor lacked the figurative "backbone" to stand in support of his own dreams and aspirations. Thus, he had to tirelessly work for a boss that showed absolutely no appreciation in order to pay his parents' debt. As an insect, Gregor is physically spineless because insects are invertebrates.
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