Gregor had a very sad life before his transformation into a beetle. He was unhappy with the job he was doing. As a traveling salesman, he complained that he was always worried about connecting trains, “bad and irregular food, temporary and ever-changing human relationships that never come from the heart” (Kafka 2). He hated his job, if he didn't have to pay his father's debt, he would have quit his job 5 years ago (Kafka 3). The first night after his transformation, he hardly slept due to hunger, worries, and a feeling of “dark hope” (Kafka 3). After his transformation, he was unable to work and provide money for his family, so he thought