Part III, final paragraphs
After Gregor's death, the Samsas take a tram into the country and reflect on their improved prospects.
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From Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
The novella ends not with Gregor but with the family's renewal and Grete's blossoming, a deeply ambiguous and often-debated finale.
Part III, final lines
The parents notice Grete has "bloomed into a pretty girl with a good figure" and think of finding her a husband. The chilling pivot away from Gregor disturbs many readers.
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