... to question and possibly discard many of their ideas, but deep down, they have had a very powerful effect on us. Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis and Albert Camus' The Stranger described the main characters' parents directly and indirectly, often being expressed through the protagonists' actions, feelings, and characterization. Camus uses Maman as more of an indirect influence in his story than Kafka's use of Mr. and ... him?- (31) Kafka was very precise in his use of these characters to explain Gregor's behavior. His determination to provide for the family, no matter what, was all due t...

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