Final answer:
In 'The Metamorphosis', the second maid of the Samsa family refers to Gregor as a 'monstrous vermin' to describe his repulsive transformed state into an insect.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the story, 'The Metamorphosis' , the second maid of the Samsa family refers to Gregor as a 'monstrous vermin'. This term is used to describe Gregor's transformed state into a giant insect.
When Gregor wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a bug, his appearance and behavior become horrifying and repulsive to others. The maid, like the rest of the family, views Gregor as a disturbing and unwanted creature, using the term 'monstrous vermin' to emphasize his repulsiveness and otherness.