... -seems to come primarily from his relationship with his father. Hermann Kafka, a self-made storekeeper, had a big build and an aggressive character, opposed to Franz's smaller body and milder, highly intellectual, personality. Though living very energetic, smooth and charming, Kafka never managed to emerge out of his father's shadow and escape his self-hatred. According to Franz Kafka, his father had psychologically abusive tendencies. He constantly told his ... son that he would never succeed, and although he allowed Franz to make his own career decision, he never encouraged him to beco...

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