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
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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
My first feeling as Gregor’s metamorphosis unfolded was one of peculiarity towards the reactions from his family. In my mind, I envisioned the door slowly creaking open to the horrible, human-sized, hard-shelled Gregor and watching the lens of the narrator … Continue reading
Let me get something off my chest first. When Professor Wollman introduced Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” by saying how it is about about a man who turns into a roach, I was turned off a bit because I absolutely do not like bugs. … Continue reading
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
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
While reading Metamorphosis I felt a lot of things. I felt grossed out mostly because I hate bugs. However I also felt bad because it felt like Gregor was being used by his family for financial reasons only, rather than … Continue reading
The metamorphosis by Kafka is not your average story. A man turns into a roach for no reason. But what really surprised me was how nonchalant Gregor was about it. He sees his squirming legs and was all “Oh I’m … Continue reading
Depressed Given up Abandoned Ignored Burdensome Alone Trapped Repulsive Undesirable … Continue reading
While reading Kafka’s Metamorphosis, I found myself becoming increasingly depressed as time passed and Gregor only became more burdensome to his family. Of all the characters, I identified with Gregor the most. He was eager to work in order to … Continue reading