“The Metamorphosis” Expressionism

Expressionism An expressionist piece of literature portrays a vision of the real world through the authors point of view. The metamorphosis is an excellent example of expressionism. It shows Franz Kafkas honest interpretation of the world. His endless fears from his carriage can be seen in The Metamorphosis. Two fears of Frank Kafkas that musical accompaniment re-appearing in The Metamorphosis are displacement in society and strained human relationships with society. After Gregors metamorphosis he also is no longer a part of his human society and can no longer preserve his relationships with his family.Gregors metamorphosis symbolizes Frank Kafkas every nightmare and hardship in life. Franz Kafka was born in a Jewish family in Prague in 1833. He wasnt a part of the Jewish community whole heartedly nor was he a part of the German community wholeheartedly. He was out of place in society much like the main character, Gregor in The Metamorphosis. Gregor was an insect in a human world . Everything about him differed from a humans. He went from a young and capable man one night to an old dung m each(prenominal)et (42). he next morning. A man can never be part of society if he doesnt know how to fit in. How was Gregor to fit in as an insect? Its impossible. Some might argue looks arent everything one can be an important figure in society and grow an impact just through the power of speech. But Gregor couldnt even do that. To everything that Gregor wished to say the response he received in return was Did you find out even a single word? (18). Neither Franz Kafka or Gregor were able to truly fit in their society.Another key component in Franz Kafkas life was his strained relationship with his father. This is evident in Gregors life as well. The novelette does not tell the reader information on Gregors relationship with his father before the metamorphosis. But from the astonishment of Gregor in response to his fathers actions and words the reader can conclude that his behavior towards Gregor was not ceaselessly like this. No matter what Gregor did his father was in no mood for such niceties (37). This portrays Franz Kafkas failure in ever making his father noble of him.Franz Kafka was the eldest yet he could not carry the pride of the family. Gregor has carried his familys burden for a long time. In fact he was hot all over with shame and sorrow (30) when he thought of his family having to make a living for themselves. He had always been the provider. However he was never appreciated, yet other message of Franz Kafka. No one appreciated him in his lifetime. Therefore his character was never appreciated. They were both stepped on as if they were no more significant than an insect.