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The Metamorphosis - Why Gregor Cannot Be Cured.
I recently read Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' (translated by Christopher Moncrieff). I loved the book. Despite it being my first read through, I was already picking up on many ways the novella could be interpreted.
Well, I was thinking about it a few days later (you know the book is great when it sticks with you) and pondered the possibilities of a cure. I have come to the conclusion that the only possible cure would be a total different outlook in society's views towards the functionality and therefore worthiness of humankind. Gregory's descent into the characteristics of insect vs. man seem to deteriorate the more he is misunderstood and dehumanised by others. I think the epitome of this is when he is listening to his sister play the violin. He is so moved by it, yet no one in his family realised that this is why he emerged from his room. It is this very thing, in fact, that determines to them that Gregor is completely lost, since he exposes himself to the three gentlemen. Yet, the enjoyment of the arts is, I would argue, one of the most fundamental attributes of being human.
Yet, if our expectations held on individuals in society were broader than that of working hard and paying for that living, these subtle inclinations of his character shining through the shell of the "monster" may have been recognised.
I do have more thoughts on this matter alone, but I think I need to sit with them for a while and see how to word it. I may pop back up in the below thread to add more, I don't know.
If anyone else has thoughts on the matter, feel free to share!
#entertainment
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I recently read Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' (translated by Christopher Moncrieff). I loved the book. Despite it being my first read through, I was already picking up on many ways the novella could be interpreted.
Well, I was thinking about it a few days later (you know the book is great when it sticks with you) and pondered the possibilities of a cure. I have come to the conclusion that the only possible cure would be a total different outlook in society's views towards the functionality and therefore worthiness of humankind. Gregory's descent into the characteristics of insect vs. man seem to deteriorate the more he is misunderstood and dehumanised by others. I think the epitome of this is when he is listening to his sister play the violin. He is so moved by it, yet no one in his family realised that this is why he emerged from his room. It is this very thing, in fact, that determines to them that Gregor is completely lost, since he exposes himself to the three gentlemen. Yet, the enjoyment of the arts is, I would argue, one of the most fundamental attributes of being human.
Yet, if our expectations held on individuals in society were broader than that of working hard and paying for that living, these subtle inclinations of his character shining through the shell of the "monster" may have been recognised.
I do have more thoughts on this matter alone, but I think I need to sit with them for a while and see how to word it. I may pop back up in the below thread to add more, I don't know.
If anyone else has thoughts on the matter, feel free to share!
#entertainment
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