Summary

One day, a month after his transformation, when Grete comes in to tend to him, Gregor is sitting at the window. Instead of following her usual routine of simply opening the window, she backs out and closes the door. He hides himself immediately under the couch, but she doesn't return until midday. It is fourteen days before his mother shows an interest in seeing him again for herself. The opportunity presents itself a short time later. Gregor had become bored and began crawling around the walls and ceiling to entertain himself. Grete notices because of the adhesive his feet leave behind. One day when her father is out, she asks her mother to help her move out some of the furniture to give him more room. Gregor pulls the sheet over himself. After checking, Grete assures her mother it is fine...