Why does Kafka never explain why Gregor transformed? What would change if we knew the cause??

How would the story be different if Gregor had an accident that left him similarly crippled, instead of undergoing the metamorphosis?

Is our emotional connection with our loved ones more related to physical appearance or communication??

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What were the similarities between Gregor and his transformed state and how Kafka felt about himself??

Why was Kafka so insecure about his literary works that he wanted them to be burned??

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Would Gregor’s family have learned to become financially independent if he had not been transformed?

What is the most accurate real-life analogy for The Metamorphosis?

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