Kafka Post (After being sick)

Metamorphosis magnifies and satisfies the necessity for eavesdropping. Though modern society views this means of interaction as regressive, rude, unprofessional, and oftentimes evil, Gregor uses eavesdropping as a means of human connection. Because his family starts neglecting him, increased especially when the lodgers arrive, he resorts to listening to what his family has to say about him. Overhearing his mother repulsed by his form and his father in disbelief of his son’s metamorphosis, Gregor fully recognizes his traumatic rejection by his family and his housekeeper too! Though detrimental and often times painful, our society has become one of casual eavesdropping. Social networking has become the hub of personal, pathetic, entertaining, and instant updates on what people are saying or doing and what they have seen someone else do. This constant sharing of news clearly devalues privacy. Undeniably through generations and culture, our private behavior has now become public. Even though eavesdropping damages his self-esteem at times, Gregor hardens his self-protection by learning what his family thinks of him. As society has proved, hearing the truth maintains order and safety. Therefore, Gregor takes advantage of this evolved communication, even at the expense of his ultimate demise.His story proves that the victim of eavesdropping is no longer the eavesdropper, but rather it’s the bystanders who can’t escape the words overheard. What might have seemed private is now thrown into his face, and like Gregor, the unspeakable are harmed, shamed, and destroyed.