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The Metamorphosis
by Franz Kafka
Such a weird little gem.
A unique look at an idea close to the human heart; What would your family do if a 'change' happened to you? Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find that he has become a cockroach, and the story unfolds from there. This may seem like a supernatural tale, but the story has more of a focus on familial/work relationships, and how they devolve after a 'change'.
The story is broken up into 3 sections; each of these sections has one focus that it does well. The first section focuses on tension. Kafka balances anxious dialogue, visions of normalcy from the past, and the supernatural of the present to create suspense for the reader. The normalcy of the past creates a nostalgia that I really enjoyed, and provided a sharp contrast for just how creepy Gregor's current situation is.
The 2nd section is about familial relationships. Gregor's family attempts to deal with the situation, and as the reader, we view their actions. Although this story is told in the 3rd person, Gregor's emotions and thoughts influence the narration. Gregor's family's actions are biased based on how Gregor feels at that moment.
The 3rd section is about disconnect and ruin, but these themes are portrayed in an atypical way. I think that Kafka does this to keep you guessing and thinking after the story is done. It left me with a sadness I couldn't quite place.
It's a classic. Read it.
A unique look at an idea close to the human heart; What would your family do if a 'change' happened to you? Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find that he has become a cockroach, and the story unfolds from there. This may seem like a supernatural tale, but the story has more of a focus on familial/work relationships, and how they devolve after a 'change'.
The story is broken up into 3 sections; each of these sections has one focus that it does well. The first section focuses on tension. Kafka balances anxious dialogue, visions of normalcy from the past, and the supernatural of the present to create suspense for the reader. The normalcy of the past creates a nostalgia that I really enjoyed, and provided a sharp contrast for just how creepy Gregor's current situation is.
The 2nd section is about familial relationships. Gregor's family attempts to deal with the situation, and as the reader, we view their actions. Although this story is told in the 3rd person, Gregor's emotions and thoughts influence the narration. Gregor's family's actions are biased based on how Gregor feels at that moment.
The 3rd section is about disconnect and ruin, but these themes are portrayed in an atypical way. I think that Kafka does this to keep you guessing and thinking after the story is done. It left me with a sadness I couldn't quite place.
It's a classic. Read it.