This is a quote from Kafka that I found. It reminded me of when we talked about how he didn't identify with being Jewish and he didn't really fit in or try to fit in, which could be him "following his most intense obsessions", in a way. It also made me think of his completely original and unusual writing themes. Stories about boys becoming men or things of the like that we have studied so far are rather common; it is not often that you read a novela about a man who turns into a giant bug, or a story about an ape that casually becomes a human. Kafka stands out and does not "edit his own soul". I think he is a great example of staying true to yourself and self-expression.
I think this is a great quote and you made some really good comparisons to Kafka and his stories.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Kafka stands out with his unique writing style because he doesn't try to write about the obvious and clichés.
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