If you want a feeling of confusion and wonder to consume your mind, The Metamorphosis is a great, quick fix for that. This book tells the story of a man who arises from a long night’s rest, in the body of a vermin. Kafka creates a mood that is dreary, yet frantic at the same time. While the word choice is bland and is the plot line is poorly developed, the ideas behind this book are intriguing. The concept of a physical “metamorphosis,” is deep and complex. Many people go through an emotional or mental transformation, where their state of mind is changed. Kafka suggests a physical renewal where Gregor’s mind and soul are placed in the body of an insect, which I feel reflected his actions during his human life. Reading the book itself was a drag. I personally did not think that the plot-line had any relevance or made any logical sense. Everything just happened, whether there was a reason or need for it or not. The need to bring in the boarders was random, as well as Gregor’s death by apples. I feel like Kafka could have incorporated some more logical and necessary chains of events. Aside from the absurdity and randomness, the initial idea of the book deserves some credit. Gregor lived a dull and dry life that consisted of sleeping, eating, and working. His job as a travelling salesman was described as unenjoyable as well. He really had nothing to look forward to and nothing going for him. His life as a human was so miserable that he physically transformed into an insect, which reflects his inner mentality. What is more sad and depressing than living as a roach? I think the only thing the reader can truly take away from this book is the big idea, rather than the story-line itself. The idea of an actual metamorphosis portrays such a complex thought and is the sole reason why I relatively enjoyed this book.
Reading the book itself was a drag. I personally did not think that the plot-line had any relevance or made any logical sense. Everything just happened, whether there was a reason or need for it or not. The need to bring in the boarders was random, as well as Gregor’s death by apples. I feel like Kafka could have incorporated some more logical and necessary chains of events. Aside from the absurdity and randomness, the initial idea of the book deserves some credit.
Gregor lived a dull and dry life that consisted of sleeping, eating, and working. His job as a travelling salesman was described as unenjoyable as well. He really had nothing to look forward to and nothing going for him. His life as a human was so miserable that he physically transformed into an insect, which reflects his inner mentality. What is more sad and depressing than living as a roach? I think the only thing the reader can truly take away from this book is the big idea, rather than the story-line itself. The idea of an actual metamorphosis portrays such a complex thought and is the sole reason why I relatively enjoyed this book.