However, Gregor cannot bask in the joy of his freedom because his physical condition causes, Answers [A mind-body conflict, A confrontation with the charwoman, the loss of his job, an argument with his mother] the story is "The Metamorphosis"

His physical condition causes the loss of his job. The Metamorphosis is a story about a character who finds himself waking up and transformed into an insect. Gregor is the main character of the story, he was a salesman that provides for his sister and parents. Upon his transformation, he founds himself bound and confined to his room throughout the remainder of the story.