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At the very start of the story the only thought I have, and I guess many others feel the same as I do, is “What The Hell!”. From the title I guessed that something would happen that involves changes in … Continue reading
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I found Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis to be a story that the reader can visualize and interpret in many different ways. As I read Metamorphosis, I thought of certain images and music that I know of. Here are several images and … Continue reading
Reading The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka conjured up many different emotions inside me, as well as many different images. In a certain sense, I desired more from the text by craving more dialogue or action, but on the other hand, it … Continue reading
The first thing I thought of when I started reading Metamorphosis was an abandoned house that looked worn out and dark. I connected Gregor’s situation to this image, because he was trapped both inside his room and inside his … Continue reading
As a commuter, traveling to school in the morning is as dreary and dreaded as one can imagine. When I take the train, the car is packed with professionals, everyone with the same expression, or lack thereof, the same glazed-over … Continue reading
A sizable part of my identity and what defines me is my religion. Throughout Kafka’s Metamorphosis I found myself comparing Gregor’s newfound identity as a cockroach to that of the Jews during his time. I was specifically reminded of the … Continue reading
Eerily calm. The words that came to mind after reading the first couple of pages. Why was he acting so calm? Why did he focus more on getting to work on time rather than on the fact that he became … Continue reading
Until now, I hadn’t realized how active my senses were during the read of Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. I had subconsciously pictured each scene as I read it although I wouldn’t be able to explain why I pictured each scene the … Continue reading
Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka was a fascinating story in which a man is turned into a giant vermin overnight. This transformation obviously affected the protagonist, his family, and his employer in dramatic fashion. Needless to say, after reading a story … Continue reading
While reading Metamorphosis I had several reactions. Before I even began the book, I sort of assumed that the story would somehow have a happy ending, seeing as metamorphosis is a term used to describe the change that caterpillars undergo … Continue reading
