Kafka’s metamorphosis provoked me to reevaluate my perspective on how I view my loved ones. Would they still accept me if I was different than I am now? This story draws a parallel to the present where people hide who they … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2013
When I first heard of Metamorphosis, I was curious as to what this book could possibly be about. To be honest, I was surprised, and a little grossed out, that this book was about a person turning into a cockroach. … Continue reading
“Don’t imagine Gregor, Don’t Imagine Gregor, DON’T Imagine Gregor, STOP IMAGINING GREGOR!!… Don’t allow the imagery to do it’s desired job. Don’t let Kafka’s Metamorphosis make you cry..or throw up. Look beyond the cockro.. … Continue reading
As I was reading Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, the book continuously posed these questions to me: “What reaction would I have when I am put into the similar situation as Gregor- discover that I have been turned into a bug overnight? … Continue reading
Franz Kafka’s novel “Metamorphosis” is not the first of its kind. The story of a man transforming into an animal/ insect has been around for centuries. (I.e. Harry Potter, Twilight, Shrek) What is remarkable about this novel is … Continue reading
When I read The Metamorphosis for the first time, I was confused and prompted to read the first paragraph multiple times…I thought that there was no way the author could be so straightforward in telling us that the main character … Continue reading
I had never read this story before, but I knew how it went: Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find he’s been transformed into a giant bug. I’ve always associated this story with the PBS show Arthur, since one of … Continue reading
When reading Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, I experienced many different emotions. In the beginning, I was disgusted by the idea of a man turning into a cockroach; however, as I continued reading, I began to feel compassion and sympathy for Gregor. “I … Continue reading
To me, Metamorphosis was just one big allegory. When most people hear the name of this story, they say “Oh yea, the one where the guy turns into a cockroach.” But that’s not what it’s all about! Though many seem … Continue reading
Franz Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” is a unique story that uses a fantastical idea to show its realistic ramifications. The first line of the story comes in the form of an astonishing revelation: Gregor Samsa has transformed into a cockroach over night. … Continue reading