Part II
The mother begs to see Gregor: "Let me go to my unfortunate son!" then faints upon glimpsing him clinging to the picture on the wall.
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From Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
The asthmatic, fainting mother oscillates between maternal pity and horror, unable to bridge the gap between loving her son and accepting the creature he has become.
Part II, furniture removal
The mother resists clearing Gregor's room, sensing it would mean abandoning hope of his return to humanity.
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