You have to apply your imagination to the whole probability/necessity thing, but do it anyway – does Gregor’s response to his changed physical state make sense in part I? Do the reactions of those around him?
Gregor's reaction to his state is certainly of debatable sense. On one hand, though I am not sure of the destitute and context of Gregor's situation, if the fate of his entire family is dependent on his getting to work that day and the settlement of the issue with the chief's messenger, then it is understandable that he would lose sight of rationality and the full picture in the moment and seek to make sure that all is secure for his business. It is also a very natural reaction, when placed in a new situation, particularly when in the home and none of the surroundings changed, to gravitate to habits and confine one's mind to routine for solace and security. On the other, he clearly does not contemplate his situation or analyze the reactions of those around him to realize that they are not processing what he is attempting to communicate to them.
"Making sense" is such a poorly defined thing, certainly with such an unexplored situation, but it serves as enough of a spring board to discuss Gregor's behavior. Clearly within the shock, chaos, and sheer absurdity of the situation, one can anticipate irrational and illogical behavior from any humans involved, particularly Gregor. From my observation the human urge to cling to one's established roots is greater that its ability to think rationally under pressure. According to normal human behavior, what Gregor does "makes sense." When it comes to logic considering the ultimate outcome of a situation, however, the result of Gregor's action speaks for itself as not "making sense."
As for the reactions of his family, the crazed frenzy of panic which occurs is quite natural around a creature that for all they know could have devoured Gregory. Confusion, along with fear, is often a progentiger of rash action.
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