Metamorphosis — Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka
A brief introduction
Gregor Samsa wakes to find himself transformed into a strange creature, and his family’s response becomes the centre of an unsettling story. Kafka explores isolation, duty and what happens when a person’s worth is measured mainly by their usefulness.
Why read it today?
Explore identity, belonging, human worth through the choices, conflicts and relationships in this classic. Use the question below as a starting point for your own reading.
Ideas to reflect on
Identity · Belonging · Human worth
What makes a person valuable beyond the work they can do?
Reading guidance
Older teenagers and adults; unsettling themes and family distress.
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