Which Two Shifts Occur At The End of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis?

The story’s protagonist, Gregor Samsa, wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. His family is horrified by the change and quickly distances itself from Gregor, with the exception of his sister Grete who maintains a close relationship with him throughout the story. As Gregor struggles to adjust to his new form, his family slowly begins to shun him; eventually they are forced to move out of their home due to their inability to deal with Gregor’s situation. In an effort to make Gregor feel more comfortable, his family brings in a series of boarders to live with them. At first, these boarders are fascinated by Gregor but eventually grow tired of his presence; one day, while the family is out, Gregor tries to climb back into his bed but falls and dies. Upon returning home, Gregor’s family finds his body and decides to move out of the apartment; this marks a turning point for them because they are now able to move on from his memory. The story highlights the importance of family, love and acceptance by telling us that even if someone is different from us we must accept him or her for who they are.”