metamorphosis in the penal colony and other stories

Even when Kafka´s stories are settled in different environments (one in a prison and the other one inside of a house), both reflect a high degree of social injustice. In my personal opinion, I truly believe that social injustice can be understood as the integration and protection of the most vulnerable in order to establish a just and equitable society. Hence, to understand the perception of the author, it is compulsory to acknowledge the meaning of social injustice. Our current world has witnessed various immoralities throughout the years, which is why Kafka emphasizes this vulnerability through his readings. It is important to emphasize the indifference of social injustice towards the human being.

To support the main arguments, a brief explanation of the context will be made, the personality of the character will be analyzed, and a comparison will be elaborated between both texts. The importance of making this comparison lies in evaluating the similarities and differences of both readings and to understand the writing characteristics of this famous author. Throughout this essay I will examine the background of the existential position of the main characters and the cruel reality that encompasses them. Both readings are considered literary classics, and from my humble point of view, they cover complex issues like the lack of humanity and human dignity. The purpose of this essay is to develop a comparative analysis between the different works written by Franz Kafka: ‘The Metamorphosis’ and ‘In the Penal Colony’. There is no doubt that writing is a way to demonstrate our deepest feelings and beliefs therefore, it is important to comprehend the background of our writing in order to understand and analyze diverse situations.

Metamorphosis in the penal colony and other stories