What is a quote that has to do with Alienation from the "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka?

Fairly early in the story, Gregor manages to get himself
out of bed after the attorney comes from his office to inquire after him. Up to this
point in the story, Gregor has repeatedly railed against the injustice of his work
situation and reflected on his distaste for travel, for his boss and for his
co-workers. 

When the attorney arrives and accuses Gregor
of a poor performance at work, Gregor gets out of bed and makes an attempt to open the
bedroom door.

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"He really wanted to let himself be seen by and
to speak with the attorney. He was eager to see what the others, who were making such
demands of him, would say once they caught a glimpse of
him."

This episode points to
Gregor's wish to be seen and to be seen for who he is - in all of his pathos - as a
person who is suffering but willing to work through the suffering (according to his own
take on his character).

Unseen and under-appreciated,
Gregor is alienated from his family and his work associates. Despite his efforts to be
seen and to clarify his position, Gregor is unable to open the door. The attorney does
not understand Gregor's speech. 

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"All right, people did not understand his words
any more, although they seemed clear enough to him, clearer than
before..."

Alone in
comprehending himself, Gregor is alienated from those around him even before they see
his transformation. In this episode, everyone still believes that Gregor is merely ill
(or, equally likely, merely lazy). His physical appearance is not yet responsible for
his alienation or his treatment by others. 

As the story
moves on, Gregor's isolation increases. He is distanced from his sister, the one person
who made a real effort to connect with Gregor and to understand him. But we can see from
these early passages that Gregor's alienation is present at the story's
outset.