Existentialism By Frank Kafk Isolation And Desperation

Existentialism can be defined in a multitude of forms. Frank Kafka was a prominent, influential German-language writer of novels and short stories; one of which includes The Metamorphosis. His distinguishing philosophy of existentialism consists of two main concepts: isolation and desperation. The notion of alienation is a fundamental theme that is condensed throughout the short story. Gregor Samsa, main character and protagonist of The Metamorphosis, goes through a complete physical transfiguration that establishes the principle framework of the novel. In addition to Gregor’s metamorphosis, Kafka’s existentialism is enforced to Gregor’s death, family figures, job conditions, and the weather conditions. Kafka’s ideology suggests that one knows that death is inevitable; one must cease to exist. Gregor’s physical transformation into an insect alienated him from himself, his own species, and his own families. â€Å"When Gregor Samsa woke up one mornin g from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin† (Kafka, Pg 4). Not once did Gregor question or panic about his physical change. Despite his indifference state of mind about his appearance, he emerges to be more distressed in terms of not attending work on time rather than his impulsive alteration. Gregor has failed to develop a sense of individuality and lack of humanity. â€Å"By the appellation ‘vermin,’ linguistic usage designates the lowest form of human self-contempt. Seeing himself as vermin,