... for companionship is something that all men can identify with. No one wants to be an outcast of society. Franz Kafka's novel The Metamorphosis deals with this theme of alienation. Gregor Samsa, transformed into a giant vermin, is isolated from the rest of humanity. Kafka uses symbolism to emphasize Gregor's alienation from outside society, from his family, and even from his own humanity, demonstrating ... when he contributes by earning a salary, working at a job that isolates him from humanity. When he ceases to provide, his usefulness comes to an end and he becomes completely alienated...

• Word Count: 975
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This story is about a young merchant by the name of Georg Bendemann and three very important relationships in his life. The first is his relationship with a childhood friend who had run off to Russia many years ago, with whom he still kept in touch by mail. The second is with his new fiancée. And the third and most important is with his father, with whom he runs a business and who lives with him. All three relationships are important to Georg and have major influences on his life. This story begins with very little action, as Georg is sitting in his room on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and re...

• Word Count: 1063
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

This story is about a young merchant by the name of Georg Bendemann and three very important relationships in his life. The first is his relationship with a childhood friend who had run off to Russia many years ago, with whom he still kept in touch by mail. The second is with his new fiancée. And the third and most important is with his father, with whom he runs a business and who lives with him. All three relationships are important to Georg and have major influences on his life. This story begins with very little action, as Georg is sitting in his room on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and re...

• Word Count: 1060
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School