Summary

A shout from one of the gentlemen causes Grete to stop playing, and they turn to see him pointing at the approaching Gregor. His father attempts to get them to return to their room while blocking their vision of Gregor. Annoyed, they ask for explanations. Grete hurries into the room the gentlemen occupy. One of the men insists that since the conditions in the Samsa's flat are 'repugnant', he is giving his notice immediately. Furthermore, he will not pay for the time already spent. He adds that he will likely pursue some kind of damages and the other two gentlemen immediately add their notices and agreement. They slam the door to their room and Gregor's father collapses in his chair. Gregor, weak from hunger, hasn't moved, but now Grete loses her composure. She insists that something must be done about the...