The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka
The Metamorphosis
First published in 1915, this intriguing book addresses modern-day issues while maintaining readability.
Interposing books is the method I rely on to maintain a renewed sense of curiosity and engagement with the books awaiting in my backlog. Titles rotation ensures a consistent level of new themes and stories allowing to increase motivation in my reading.
I added The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka to my reading list to provide a break from the dense historical, economic, and engineering texts I immerse myself in daily basis. Fictional books offer an escape into a world of imagination.
Initiating this book without any expectation at all, transported to a state of introspection. It prompted me to ponder deeply on topics such as satisfaction in our careers. Does our 9 to 5 job truly bring us a sense of accomplishment, or is it more of a burden that constantly challenges our emotions and well-being daily?
Like the author expressed, "‘O God,’ he thought, ‘what a demanding job I’ve chosen!’", many of us have surely felt this way before. These worries do not come from work challenges but from the importance of those jobs for our survival. These responsibilities can feel very heavy sometimes, and that is the case of Gregor Samsa, the main character who suddenly undergoes a metamorphosis overnight, awakening to find himself transformed into a huge insect. Currently, the reader has questions. What is the significance of this event? Normally this is implausible, one might consider whether Gregor is experiencing a severe mental health condition that distorts his perception of reality, leading him to embody a completely different form.
In the 1900s, with limited mental health awareness, making it challenging for individuals and their families trying to grapple with the difficulties alone, lacking medical support available in recent years.
