The Metamorphosis

After reading the book for a second time I understood the symbolism better.  I also understood the story better after being paired into groups.  Gregor wasn't really a bug.  Gregor had contracted a disease from being so stressed out all the time.  His mind went insane, and he forgot how to function.  After the pressure from the family built for so long, Gregor couldn't take it anymore.  Even the part where it says Gregor is secreting sticky stuff from his hands is symbolism. He is actually excreting waste from his own body, because he forgot to control himself.  I felt after going back through the book thoroughly, I understood some parts a lot better.