Cast of Characters
The main character
Gregor Samsa
What is his job?
Traveling salesman
Gregor's father
Angry, hostile, aggressive
What does Gregor struggle to do in the beginning of the chapter?
Get out of bed
Sibling(s)?
How many years has he worked there?
5 years
Gregor's mother
sad, scared, weeping
What does Gregor's father use to push Gregor back into his room?
Newspaper, cane
Who does the main character live with?
mother, father, sister, servant
What does the manager say about his performance?
unsatisfactory, "your position is not at all the most secure"
Manager
blustering, self-important, very intensely concerned about his employee's whereabouts
What was Gregor's previous job?
Lieutenant in the military
Who comes to visit first?
Gregor's manager
Describe the family financial situation
Gregor's parents are broke and in debt, his job supports them
Grete
quiet, crying, trusted by Gregor
What does he display in his room?
a picture of a woman with a fur hat and a fur boa
What is the servant's name?
Anna
What does Gregor sell as a traveling salesman?
Cloth, textiles
Gregor
isolated, odd, used to be smiling and happy, dedicated to his job
What time does he normally get up for work?
4 AM