All he wanted to do now was to get up quietly and undisturbed, get dressed, and, most important, eat breakfast, and only then consider what to do next, because, as he was well aware, in bed he could never think of anything through to a reasonable conclusion.
In Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," the protagonist expresses a simple yet profound desire for routine and normalcy. He yearns to start his day without interruption, focusing on practical tasks like getting dressed and having breakfast. This underscores his need for stability amidst his chaotic transformation, which has rendered him unable to function as he once did.
The quote highlights a deeper internal struggle, as the character realizes that remaining in bed...
