As he begins to acclimate to being a bug, Gregor gets to be too big for his room. His mother and sister, in an attempt to help, decide to move his furniture to enable him to move around comfortably. But when they begin, his mother wonders aloud whether this action might not have the intended effect — rather, it might make him feel abandoned. What is it about Gregor’s mother’s voice that brings Gregor “back” to his human self? How much do the relationships and comforts of your childhood define your sense of belonging and connection? How does this relate to Mr. Khullar’s point about connection and well-being?