After some struggling, he manages to unlock the door and open it; his family and the manager are shocked to see him and his father immediately chases him back into the bedroom. Gregor again tries to tell his boss that he will get ready to go to work right away and asks for his support in the office, but his boss once again cannot comprehend what he is saying. His family and boss are startled by him coming towards them and trying to speak, and Gregor’s manager immediately leaves the house in terror without waiting for any further explanations. His mother is also shocked, and Gregor has to turn and run from his father back into his room, injuring himself in the process. Kafka ends Chapter 1 with the indication that Gregor's troubles will only increase in the future, as his family is not accepting of his new form.