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
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
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 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
Reading Metamorphosis, I was captivated by Gregor’s situation with his family and his job. It was beautifully depressing, and while I was reading, I felt a weight on my chest because I sympathized with Gregor so much that I felt … Continue reading
At first I thought Gregor’s change was mental rather than physical. I thought the “bug” was just a metaphor for how small he felt in the world, and the fact that he could not get out of bed as a … 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
When I started reading Metamorphosis during my commute, I had no idea what it was about. I started reading without expecting anything. So when Gregor started describing himself, I wasn’t sure what was happening. When it occurred to me that he turned into a bug … … Continue reading
