Part one of term paper
Does Kafka appear to be expressing his inner turmoil through the character Joseph K? Is he in effect writing about himself? The Trial by Franz Kafka is considered by some to be one of the most brilliant and intriguing works in modern literature. However it is so vague that many interpretations of its meaning are possible and much has been wr ...

Part two of term paper
... relationship with his father, which affected all of his relationships later in life. In the novel, The Trial, Joseph K's ordeal with the court can be compared to the relationship he had with his father. As a result of the abuse, Kafka suffered with feelings of inadequacy and oppression and had difficulty making decisions throughout his life. Just as Joseph K is accused of a crime but is never told what it is he has been accused of, Kafka is haunted by his father's voice constantly accusing and ...