Would Gregor's fate have been different if he had been transformed into a different kind of animal?

absolutely.

Explanation: if gregor had been changed into a different animal, things definitely could've been different. the fact that he was a huge beetle grossed his family out, and they didn't want to be around him. if he had changed into something that people are more familiar with, like a dog, hamster, or even a horse, his family would have been able to bond with him.

because it's a cool name

explanation:

in this alternate universe, renaissance romeo is now seventeen, an apprentice to a glass maker in venice. modern romeo is planning to go to college. what major do you think he’ll elect?