How is Gregor's metamorphosis similar to Grete's and how does it differ NU Franz Kafka s The Metamorphosis shows two changes Gregor Samsa changes into a vermin in his room Sister Grete changes into a strong young woman Both pass through metamorphosis but one ends in death and the other in growth Gregor s Physical Change and Grete s Growth Gregor s metamorphosis is sudden and physical Kafka says One morning when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin He becomes weak wounded by the apple and slowly dies Grete s change is different She becomes stronger She works outside as a saleswoman She learns shorthand and French and studies music Kafka says His sister who had taken a sales job learned shorthand and French Similarity in Suffering Both Gregor and Grete suffer Gregor suffers neglect His sister once cared