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What's the meaning of success?
"To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; This is to have succeeded." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Monday, September 27, 2010
Kafka query
What is The Trial about? There are about 20 different topics. You must read the posts before you. No duplicates allowed. Due 6 p.m. Sunday.
The theme that likely derives from Kafka's Jewish background: the idea that each man and woman are guilty of original sin, no matter what he or she has personally done.
The trial is about the dehumanization of man by law, in that man has no control over his outcome and is belittled to as K describes it "Like a dog!" (p. 229).
"The Trial" is, to me, merely about Kafka and his feelings surrounding the fallout with his fiance and the events leading up to such. The only part in the story that even hinted at any deep meaning would be Josef K.'s interaction with the priest/prison chaplain and the resulting story about the countryman's wish to gain access to the Law, which was discussed, rather thoroughly, in the book itself.
I think the trial is simply about the meaninglessness of life. Throughout the book there are no clear answers to any of the events and there is perpetual confusion for both the characters and the readers. The book isn't supposed to make sense.
I think that The Trial is about one of the ideas expressed in Freud's essay: civilization is a major source of our unhappiness. Joseph K. is in a notable position at the bank, has a lover, and leads a generally happy life until the intervention of the Law(civilization). He soon begins to devote all of his time to his case, in the process ruining the life he once knew and ending in his demise at the tip of a knife.
The theme that likely derives from Kafka's Jewish background: the idea that each man and woman are guilty of original sin, no matter what he or she has personally done.
ReplyDeleteThe trial is about life and the struggles that most people go through with relationships, work, and self.
ReplyDeleteIt's about how one can feel trapped and helpless without reason, no matter what they do.
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ReplyDeleteIt's about how frustrating and hopeless facing bureaucracy can sometimes be.
ReplyDeleteThe trial is about man's struggle to know the unknown.
ReplyDeleteThe Trial is about the growing authority of bureaucracy and its control in man's everyday life.
ReplyDeleteThe Trial is about the relationship between justice and the law.
ReplyDeleteThe Trial is about man's internal battle with himself, which comes from the Kafka's idea of existentialism.
ReplyDeleteThe Trial is about the wrath of women; even though you don't know why they're so angry, you should apologize or they'll kill you on your birthday.
ReplyDeleteThe trial is about the dehumanization of man by law, in that man has no control over his outcome and is belittled to as K describes it "Like a dog!" (p. 229).
ReplyDelete"The Trial" is, to me, merely about Kafka and his feelings surrounding the fallout with his fiance and the events leading up to such. The only part in the story that even hinted at any deep meaning would be Josef K.'s interaction with the priest/prison chaplain and the resulting story about the countryman's wish to gain access to the Law, which was discussed, rather thoroughly, in the book itself.
ReplyDeleteI think the trial is simply about the meaninglessness of life. Throughout the book there are no clear answers to any of the events and there is perpetual confusion for both the characters and the readers. The book isn't supposed to make sense.
ReplyDeleteI think that The Trial is about one of the ideas expressed in Freud's essay: civilization is a major source of our unhappiness. Joseph K. is in a notable position at the bank, has a lover, and leads a generally happy life until the intervention of the Law(civilization). He soon begins to devote all of his time to his case, in the process ruining the life he once knew and ending in his demise at the tip of a knife.
ReplyDeleteI think The Trial shows how most humans do not see the larger picture or think outside of the box in life.
ReplyDeletei believe the kafka wrote the book to tell peopel to search within the absurdity of life to find self realization
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