Rokas
01-22-2011, 05:39 PM
*English is not my first language so I'm sorry for possible mistakes*
Now, despite being a short story (in length) It really left a huge impression. I always were a patient reader, and step by step conquered longest intros, but this time the story nailed my to the chair with the very first words. "One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found
himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin". Kafka is undoubtedly one of my favorite authors and this short story always were a reason to look over my own behavior towards my family.
Interesting fact about author: Kafka was against the printing of his works and much of his writings are destroyed.This could be viewed as childish behavior, but I believe that he was matured more than most of as are and I admire this fact that he never cared about fame or fortunes that his writings could have brought him.Not idealizing him though, I believe that nobody is perfect.Nevertheless, Its definitely one of my authorities.
The story begins when traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, wakes up as a horrible vermin.He is the only one from a family (him, sister, father and mother) who has a job and brings a food on a table, so it really stresses him out.The main idea of the book is that change of appearance and capability to earn money completely changes the way the family threats Gregor Samsa.. Also, you don't get a feeling that you're reading some cheesy fantasy-story about a giant bug.Personally, I don't enjoy sci-fic and most of the todays fiction, but reading this it is very clear that it is not the bug that is important, but the metaphor that it represents.What I really like about this book is that the fiction and reality are blended perfectly.I mean, all of us would freak out if our brother turned into a giant, slimy, hairy bug, but the main thing is that he doesn't change in the inside.It's the same Gregor.And when I ask myself whether I would be able to still love a dear person in such a situation I fear that I would find him disgusting and turn around, like Gregor's family did.
Kafka never disappoint, and this masterpiece not only sucks you in, but also gives a lot to think about. And I definitely recommend to read it.I always get back to this book from time to time, and with each reading it gets better and better.
Now, despite being a short story (in length) It really left a huge impression. I always were a patient reader, and step by step conquered longest intros, but this time the story nailed my to the chair with the very first words. "One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found
himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin". Kafka is undoubtedly one of my favorite authors and this short story always were a reason to look over my own behavior towards my family.
Interesting fact about author: Kafka was against the printing of his works and much of his writings are destroyed.This could be viewed as childish behavior, but I believe that he was matured more than most of as are and I admire this fact that he never cared about fame or fortunes that his writings could have brought him.Not idealizing him though, I believe that nobody is perfect.Nevertheless, Its definitely one of my authorities.
The story begins when traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, wakes up as a horrible vermin.He is the only one from a family (him, sister, father and mother) who has a job and brings a food on a table, so it really stresses him out.The main idea of the book is that change of appearance and capability to earn money completely changes the way the family threats Gregor Samsa.. Also, you don't get a feeling that you're reading some cheesy fantasy-story about a giant bug.Personally, I don't enjoy sci-fic and most of the todays fiction, but reading this it is very clear that it is not the bug that is important, but the metaphor that it represents.What I really like about this book is that the fiction and reality are blended perfectly.I mean, all of us would freak out if our brother turned into a giant, slimy, hairy bug, but the main thing is that he doesn't change in the inside.It's the same Gregor.And when I ask myself whether I would be able to still love a dear person in such a situation I fear that I would find him disgusting and turn around, like Gregor's family did.
Kafka never disappoint, and this masterpiece not only sucks you in, but also gives a lot to think about. And I definitely recommend to read it.I always get back to this book from time to time, and with each reading it gets better and better.