In Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Márquez and The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, the theme of death evokes the reconstitution of ideals and provides insight into the resurgence of significant features. Kafka's Surrealism and Marquez's Magical Realism influence death and change as America and Gregor deny their own transformations. Doctor Urbino's loss of a friend opens the door to the organization of both authors, which develops the awareness of this character, as Kafka's father figure develops Gregor's anguish. Kafka's cultural visions become part of the beauty while Jeremiah de Saint-Amour's lover exemplifies Márquez's similar visions. Florentino Ariza's initiative to cause death pushes the role of love to form a more rational obsession that is expressed through Márquez's characterization. The theme of death in Márquez's work influences Florentino Ariza to “decide to wait” for Juvenal Urbino's death as it hinders his path towards Fermina Daza, revealing to the reader how deep his emotions have become, and in Kafka's novel advances the Gregor's movement “to get… comfortable” with Grete in the room (Marquez 165) (Kafka 145). Florentino's aversion to her obsession shows that he has decided not to complicate the already complicated love he harbors. His loyalty is revealed in the control he has over his desperate need for Fermina. His desire may prevent him from embracing this ambition. An irrational decision, such as accelerating the pace of Dr. Urbino's death, could cause a change in Fermina. This parallels Kafka's theme of loneliness. Loving his family makes him change. Gregor hides under the sofa when Grete cleans his room to preserve his inner beauty, but the lack of human contact gives him an unhealthy culture... middle of paper..., as well as featuring Grete evolving dramatically . from a rebellious youth who craves acceptance, to an adult who conforms to visions of female roles like Marquez, while Jeremiah's lover accepts the terms of Jeremiah's last will without hesitation. Florentino, similarly, conforms to his concern for Fermina Daza to highlight Márquez's use of death; how Kafka uses death to characterize the irony of Gregor hiding under the sofa. Gabriel Garcia Márquez's Love in the Time of Cholera and Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis both use the theme of death to revive ideas that explain the rebirth of dynamic characteristics. Works citedKafka, Franz, Metamorphosis. Joachim Neugroschel. Simon and Schuster NewYork, 2000, New York, NY.Marquez, Gabriel Garcia, Love in the Time of Cholera. Edith Grossmann. Vintage books, 1985, New York.