Who is Gregor Samsa from The Basic Kafka and what is their importance? The_Basic_Kafka English & Literature Gregor Samsa | The Basic Kafka

Gregor Samsa is a character in the short story, "The Metamorphosis." At the beginning of the story, Gregor wakes up to discover he has been turned into an insect, without explanation. He first tries to deal with his situation, hoping it will go away before anyone discovers him. Gregor has been working to keep the family afloat and pay off his father's debts.