Franz Kafka, the Jewish novelist and author is best known for his famous fictional works. The young generation holds a different fanbase for Franz Kafka’s writing.
Franz Kafka, the Jewish novelist and author is best known for his famous fictional works. The young generation holds a different fanbase for Franz Kafka’s writing. Some of the most famous work of Kafka includes- The Trial, The Castle and the most famous among all is “The Metamorphosis.”
Four Major Highlights from the Book
He thought back on his family with deep emotion and love. His conviction that he would have to disappear was, if possible, even firmer than his sister’s. He remained in this state of empty and peaceful reflection until the tower clock struck three in the morning. He still saw that outside the window everything was beginning to grow light. Then, without his consent, his head sank down to the floor, and from his nostrils streamed his last weak breath.
Explanation: This short quote states how suppression kills a man. This is from the final moment of Gregor(main character). In this statement Gregor where he dies of family burden finding peace and release. He dies as a big monster like insect.
What a Fate: to be condemned to work for a firm where the slightest negligence at once gave rise to the gravest suspicion! Were all the employees nothing but a bunch of scoundrels, was there not among them one single loyal devoted man who, had he wasted only an hour or so of the firm’s time in the morning, was so tormented by conscience as to be driven out of his mind and actually incapable of leaving his bed?
Explanation: This quote takes us to the inhumane nature of human beings and has highlighted the modern life where an employer treats their employees as criminals for the lamest of mistakes. This is the new truth of the modern world.
And so gentlemen, I learned. Oh, if you have to learn, you learn; if you’re desperate for a way out, you learn; you learn pitilessly. You stand over yourself with a whip in your hand; if there’s the least resistance, you lash yourself.
Explanation: This is a daily life quote which tells that one needs to be harsh on themselves in the case of limitless and successful life.
Calm —indeed the calmest— reflection might be better than the most confused decisions.
Explanation: This simple saying highlights the importance of staying calm most of the time. The anxious and the stressful mind leads to impulsive and confusing decisions which often can lead to a major problem at the end.
