Category: The Metamorphosis

The onlookers go rigid when the train goes past. Franz Kafka writes this in his diary in 1910. He is twenty-seven years old and more than half his life is over. He doesnt know this, of course, but he has intimations: glimpses forward into the abyss. Suffering as he has his whole life with debilitating…

What is it about some novels that captivate and capture our attention? Why do they continue to enthrall and beguile us despite it being decades after their publication date? There are original stories that are fundamental to our society. Some have acquired the attention of readers for decades, centuries, and even millenniums; they might be…

Answer all of the following questions. Please use no more than the recommended number of words for you answer to each question. 1. How does the narrative perspective of either Metamorphosis or The Judgement impact on the readers understanding of the story? (150 words) In both cases, the stories are told from a third-person perspective,…

Part 1 & 2 Comprehension/Analysis Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must use a piece of textual evidence in each response to fully develop your answer. These questions are only about Part 1 & 2 of The Metamorphosis. What type of narration (first person, third person, etc.) is used in The…

Franz Kafka was a German novelist and short story writer who was born and lived in Prague, Czechia. Kafka was known for his particular style of writing. His novels often consisted of isolated protagonists that were faced with surreal conflicts. Many of his stories have even been considered to be somewhat autobiographical. Kafka often shows…

Introduction to Alienation and Transformation In the story The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka focuses on the topic of alienation and considers its underlying effect on the human consciousness and self-identity. The alienation Kafka instigates is propagated towards the main character Gregor Samsa, who inevitably transforms into a giant cockroach. The alienation by family relations affects him…

Abstract In this essay, I will talk about how the main symbolism in The Metamorphosis is shown through the protagonist, Gregor, and his family. In that, we’ll explore how his family is symbolic for capitalism, using him one moment, and then disregarding him once he is unable to help them anymore, to him himself, being…