Parallel Themes in Metamorphosis and The Death of Ivan Ilyich Several themes occur in both Franz Kafka's, Metmorphosis and Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich, however the way in which these themes are presented and the meanings associated with them vary in each work. Isolation, materialism, and self discovery are ideas found in both pieces of literature. Both works have a constant theme of isolation. In Kafka's work Gregor is transformed into an insect ... his professional life, Ivan's personal life is reserved and detached. By shutting out his wife, family, and the rest of the world, Iva...

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