Metamorphosis, Outline Example

Introduction

• Brief Summary
• Gregor Samsa as Hero and Anti-Hero
• Transformation

1. Main Character
2. Family

Gregor Samsa as Hero

• Definition of Hero
• Providing for Family

1. Brief mention of family history

• Forcing the Family to Transform

1. Provide for themselves

• Gregor’s Death

1. “Body of dying hero”

Gregor Samsa as Anti-Hero

• Powerless

1. Physically unable to provide for himself
2. Unable to provide for family
3. Requires Family to Take Care of Him
4. Becomes the victim from family’s discrimination

• Does not know how to resist family’s negative treatment

1. Covered in dirt and filth
2. Apple Wound from incident with Father
3. Could not communicate displeasure

• Interaction with Family

1. Hides himself from family
2. Climax Scene

Conclusion

• Summary of points
• Reader’s Appreciation of Story