The Metamorphosis (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Franz Kafka
- First Published: 1915
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Allegory
- Time of Work: Early twentieth century
- Setting: Prague
- Principal Characters: Gregor Samsa, Grete Samsa, Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, The Chief Clerk, Three Boarders
- Genres: Psychological fiction, Short fiction, Allegory, Fantasy
- Subjects: Mythology or myths, Self, Betrayal, Guilt, 1910’s, Reality, Punishment, Fantasy, Hallucinations or illusions, Work or workers, Sales personnel, Metamorphosis or transmogrification, Insects, Isolation, Czechoslovakia or Czechoslovakians
- Locales: Prague, Czechoslovakia
The Story:
Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from “uneasy dreams” to find that he had been transformed during the night into a gigantic insect. At first, he tried to remain calm and go back to sleep. His transformed body, however, prevented him from getting comfortable. Regardless of the changes in him, Gregor’s thoughts turned to the job he hated, and, as he looked at the clock, he feared being late at the office. Through the locked door to his room, his mother reminded him of the time, and he noticed the change in his voice when he replied. His response alerted the rest of...
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