When reading "The Metamorphosis," I find myself somewhat at a loss when trying to find a link between this text and WWI. The one concept that I do find coming to mind, however, is that of the lost generation. Gregor, due to his transformation, is completely lost to his family. Ultimately, when Gregor dies the family quickly moves on and shifts their focus to the next generation, seen here in Gregor's younger sister, Grete. In this way, I find Gregor's transformation is symbollic of the alienation his generation felt.