... expectations on how things "should" be. This approach of completely attacking romanticism relates to the idea of a literary revolution that goes against what was socially expected at the time. Exploring "forbidden" topics and promoting a different view on societal taboos was unheard of for the time ... society and the morbid truth about discrimination people face even when something they "are" is completely out of their control. His protagonist Gregor, that turns into a repulsive insect in the midst of his life lives an extremely depressing life. Kafka's method and completely bizarre .....

• Word Count: 3767
• Approx Pages: 15
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate