While reading Kafka’s book, Metamorphosis, I spent most of the beginning of the book frustrated with Gregor’s reaction, or lack of one, to the idea that he had transformed into a human sized cockroach overnight. For the first 10 pages, … Continue reading
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To begin, I am NOT a bug person. I’m the girl who calls her dad into her room to kill a tiny bug. Hence, it’s understandable why I felt like this after finding out Kafka’s Metamorphosis was about a man-turned-cockroach, the … Continue reading
Dear Diary, Frankly, I really enjoyed the short story in its entirety. One of my few objections to the book, however, was his reaction to realizing he had became a bug. As the grogginess of sleep began to wear off … Continue reading
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
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
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