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The document presents a modern adaptation of Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis,' focusing on Gregor Samsa's transformation into an insect and the subsequent isolation from his family. As Gregor struggles with his new identity, his family gradually shifts from concern to disgust, reflecting societal critiques on economic value and the treatment of marginalized individuals. Key symbols such as the locked door, the picture on the wall, and the apple illustrate the emotional and physical damage caused by rejection and the erasure of identity.

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Metamorphosis Roleplay Script

The document presents a modern adaptation of Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis,' focusing on Gregor Samsa's transformation into an insect and the subsequent isolation from his family. As Gregor struggles with his new identity, his family gradually shifts from concern to disgust, reflecting societal critiques on economic value and the treatment of marginalized individuals. Key symbols such as the locked door, the picture on the wall, and the apple illustrate the emotional and physical damage caused by rejection and the erasure of identity.

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Characters

• Narrator - Lawag

• Gregor Samsa - Polo

• Mother - Kingking

• Father - Remo

• Grete (Sister) - Caballero

• Chief Clerk – Bautista

ACT 1: Gregor’s Transformation

Narrator:
It’s a regular morning... or so it seems. Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up feeling... a
little different.

Gregor: Huh? What’s this... my back... so many legs... and I... I can't roll over?!
Oh no! I’ve overslept! I’m going to miss the train!

Narrator:
Yes—despite turning into a giant insect overnight, Gregor’s biggest concern… is being late to
work.

Mother:
Gregor? Are you alright? You're never late.

Father:
He didn’t leave for the train. Something’s wrong.

Grete:
Gregor, please! Open the door. Say something!

Narrator:
The family is worried. But the door stays locked, and Gregor struggles to speak.

Gregor: I’m... I’m fine! Just... a little sick...

[Suddenly, there's a knock at the door.]


Chief Clerk:
Hello? Is Mr. Samsa here? Mr. Samsa! You’ve missed work—again. This reflects poorly on your
record. If there’s no explanation, we may need to take... further action.

Narrator:
Hearing the threat, Gregor panics. With great difficulty, he finally manages to unlock the door.

[The door creaks open. Everyone freezes in horror.]

Mother:
(screams) Ahhh! What is that?!

Chief Clerk:
(steps back, horrified) My god—what kind of... thing are you?!

Gregor:
(softly) It’s me... Gregor...

Father:
Get back! Back into your room!
(uses rolled newspaper and cane, chases Gregor offstage)
We don’t need monsters in this house!

Narrator:
Gregor is driven back into his room, injured—not just in body, but in spirit. And so begins his
slow descent… into isolation.

ACT 2: A Life Behind Closed Doors

Narrator:
Trapped in his room, Gregor now lives in silence and shadows. Once the breadwinner, he has
become completely dependent on his family. He no longer speaks—not in a way they can
understand—and they no longer try to listen.

[Grete tiptoes in, holding a tray of food.]


Grete:
Here, Gregor... I brought you something to eat. I hope you like it...
(she sets it down, then quickly backs away, looking uncomfortable)

Narrator:
At first, Grete is kind. She brings food and even cleans his room. But soon, the sight—and
smell—of her brother begins to disturb her.

Grete: (disgusted)
I... I can’t keep doing this. He’s not even human anymore.

Narrator:
With Gregor unable to work, the family's money runs out.
His father—once retired—now puts on a uniform as a bank attendant.
His mother begins sewing lingerie.
And Grete becomes a salesgirl.
They work all day... and grow tired of the burden in the locked room.

Grete:
Mother, we should move the furniture. He crawls on the walls now... maybe he needs space.

Mother:
But what if he still feels... human? What if removing his things hurts him?

Grete: (pauses, then speaks firmly)


If he really understood, he’d know we’re trying to help. He’s not the same, Mother... We have to
think about what’s best for everyone now.

Narrator:
As they try to take away the last pieces of his old life, Gregor clings to a picture on the wall.
Insect or not—something human still lives inside him.

Mother: (sees him, gasps and faints)


Oh! [collapses]

Gregor freezes. But before he can explain—or even retreat—footsteps thunder down the hall.

Father: (bursts in)


What have you done?! You attacked her!

Gregor: (shaking head)


No... I didn’t—
Narrator:
But Gregor’s father doesn’t listen. Blinded by rage and fear, he grabs apples and hurls them.

Father:
Get away from her! Monster!

(throws apples—one hits Gregor hard)

Gregor: (cries out in pain)


Ahhh!

Narrator:
One apple sinks deep into Gregor’s back. It stays there—festering.
Wounded and weak, he crawls away.
The days ahead grow darker still...

But this is not the end of the story, only a pause.


Because by now, the major symbols have clearly revealed Kafka’s critique of society.

Let’s look at them:

1. Gregor’s Insect Body


Evolution: At first, Gregor still thinks like a human even though he looks like a bug. But
over time, his identity fades, and others no longer see him as a person.
Kafka’s Critique: Kafka criticizes how society reduces people to their economic value.
Once Gregor can no longer work, he is seen as worthless.
Modern Parallel: Today, people who are sick, unemployed, or disabled are often
neglected or marginalized, showing how society still values people based on their
productivity.

2. The Locked Door / Isolation


Evolution: Gregor is trapped inside his room. At first, it's for his safety—but it becomes a
prison as his family slowly stops visiting him.
Kafka’s Critique: This symbolizes how people are isolated when they no longer “fit” in
society, especially those struggling with illness or mental health.
Modern Parallel: Many people today suffer alone because of stigma or pressure to
appear "normal," especially in families or work environments.
3. The Picture on the Wall
Evolution: Gregor desperately clings to a picture of a woman on his wall—one of the few
items not removed from his room.
Kafka’s Critique: This picture represents Gregor’s last connection to his human identity.
Kafka shows how easily people’s pasts and dignity are forgotten when they are no longer
useful.
Modern Parallel: In modern society, people are often stripped of their individuality—
especially in places like institutions, hospitals, or workplaces.

4. The Apple
Evolution: Gregor’s father throws apples at him in a fit of rage. One apple becomes
lodged in his back and never heals.
Kafka’s Critique: The apple is a symbol of emotional and physical damage caused by
rejection and misunderstanding, especially from loved ones.
Modern Parallel: People who are different—whether due to illness, poverty, or
identity—often suffer long-lasting harm from judgment and abuse, even from family.

5. The Removal of the Furniture


Evolution: Grete and their mother begin removing Gregor’s furniture to make room for
him to crawl—but in doing so, they erase the last traces of his human life.
Kafka’s Critique: Kafka uses this to show how people’s identities are erased when they
no longer serve a purpose, turning them into objects or burdens.
Modern Parallel: In today’s world, people can feel depersonalized in systems like
hospitals, workplaces, or even families—where comfort, history, and meaning are often
replaced by practicality.

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