Franz Kafka- Metemorphasis
What would you do if you woke up one morning, unable to breathe, struggling for breath? While fighting for air you discover that a horrible metamorphosis occurred while you were sleeping! Somehow, you were transformed into a gigantic roach, and you could not breath because you were on your back, desperately trying to right your position. This is the story of one young man we find in Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis.
Kafka takes us through the desperate struggle of this young man to accept his lot and to try and convince his mother and father that it is truly him underneath his frightening new form. Scared and in denial, his parents lock him up in his room, not allowing him to be seen by anyone from the outside world.
It is clear what Kafka is exploring here. That is, the struggle for humans to over come prejudices against "others." It should be apparent to his parents that it is not his fault he became a roach! It was out of his control! He should be loved and accepted based on what is inside of his heart, not based on the shell of his exterior. It is this massage that Kafka is trying to get across to the reader, in hopes that they will apply it to all aspects of their lives-especially, in their dealings with other human beings.
The story forces you to feel great empathy for the son, which was Kafka's goal. The story ends tragically; demonstrating the possible disillusionment Kafka had with mankind. It seems, however, he still had a dream where he can regain this faith . He hoped this story would cause a "metamorphosis" in our hearts, to allay the fears many humans have for those who are different.
nikola
Russian Gothic Project