Yes, and no. With your question, you raise another - for
whom is his death a sacrifice? Did he sacrifice himself (as a martyr) or did his family
sacrifice him?
While The Metamorphosis has many themes
running throughout, the idea of liberty is rather prevalent. Could Gregor escape his
family and duty? His self-identity seems to deteriorate to the point where he has
become something he doesn't want to be - and in the end, he dies, whether from
self-loathing, self-sacrifice, or because his family no longer want or need him, or
because they have learned to hate his bid for freedom are among the many possible
answers.
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