The Metamorphosis, pg. 25 to 54 Summary

Gregor Samsa spends some of his time listening to his family's conversations in the other rooms. His learns that his father had saved some of the money Gregor had earned, so they have a little to live on. However, Gregor knows his family will soon have to find jobs, which makes him feel very guilty. Gregor wishes he could thank his sister for all that she does for him.

He and his family eventually fall into a routine, where his mother, father and sister talk in the living room at night and leave the door open so Gregor can hear them. One day, Gregor's sister Gretel notices he likes to climb on the ceiling, and enlists his mother to help move the furniture out of the room. Gregor hides under the couch while they are doing this...