Question

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a Kafkaesque story. Which option best explains the term Kafkaesque? A. The ability to distance oneself from family. B. Surreal and unreal situations. C. The fight against social norms. D. Strained relations between siblings.

Answer 1

The answer is actually B. Surreal and unreal situations

Answer 2

Option D is correct. Most interpretations agree that in Metamorphosis, the Kafkaesque describes a situation of Gregor struggling with his family after the transformation. Gregor is the one carrying with his kafkaesque existence and learning how to put up with himself, but his family rejects him. After Gregor dies, his family feels relieved, rather than sad.