Barricade –Noun—to block (something) so that people or things cannot enter or leave (from Merriam Webster)

The word “Barricade” is found on page 18, line 14 of “The Metamorphosis”

The chief clerk now raised his voice, “Mr. Samsa”, he called to him,” what is wrong?” You barricade yourself in your room, give us no more than yes or no for an answer, you are causing serious and unnecessary concern to your parents and I mention this just by the way-you fail to carry out your business duties in a way that is quite unheard of.

My understanding of the meaning of the word “barricade” is a barrier in this story is the door that the chief clerk thinks that Gregor is lock himself in his room without given any detail explanation  and also does not allow anyone to enter his room. That creates serious concern about him of his parents and the clerk. Actually Gregor is trapped in the room struggling to get out of bed to reach the door.

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