Themes In The Metamorphosis By Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis was written by the accomplished author Franz Kafka. The Metamorphosis was first published in 1915 originally in German, but soon translated into many different languages. It has been cited as one of the influential works of fiction of the twentieth century and has been used by many colleges and universities across the world. Most of Franz Kafka’s work implement themes such as alienation, parent-child conflict, physical and emotional distress all of which is perceived through his personal life.

Franz Kafka was born into a middle-class German-speaking family in Prague. His father, a merchant, was a very overbearing figure whose influence inspired many of his son’s work. Franz Kafka addressed his relationship with his father through his work called Letter to His Father, where he expresses his feelings of paternal rejection and subordination. Nonetheless, Kafka lived with his family for most of his life, never marrying, but has been engaged twice. Although Kafka is well known for his writing he was

In the story Gregor’s mother is calling him to come down and eat with the family, meanwhile his father “turned his back to his breakfast” (Kafka, 8) showing that he has no interest on why his son is not at the dinner table. Franz makes note that the character playing Gergor’s father is a distant, taciturn man just like how Kafka’s father was to him. IT was known that Kafka was a popular employee within his field of work. Gergor was implied to be a great worker when his family was talking to his employer. Gregors mother says “Mr. Manager. Otherwise how would Gregor miss a train! The young man has nothing in his head except business. I’m almost angry that he never goes out at night. (Kafka, 15). Franz and Gregor both known as great employees and both not wanting the job they work at is clear evidence showing Franz implemented his own life into