Franz Kafka professes the cold and superficial nature of his then modern society through his work The Metamorphosis. Gregor’s sudden transformation had not surprised his family, but rather burdened them. His death even appeared to be an inconvenience to his family. The inconvenience of those in need seemed to have plagued Kafka’s modern society to spur such a response from Kafka himself. Kafka's philosophy is clear, when modern society falls on hard times, no one is willing to admit their fault, their true needs, nor recognize the struggles and hardships of others. This failure to acknowledge the pain in others is spurred by their own feelings of helplessness. If one is under the impression that they are suffering, their pain could easily turn
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However modern society today mirrors modern society Kafka commentates on. Regardless how much time has passed, a festering disease will continue to grow if its' not tended to. Kafka's work, which was written many years ago, is a wonderful commentary on modern society. Society of the 21st century also has the ability to leave one feeling alienated and feeling unwanted. Their life or death can come across as a burden. Their hardships can be considered self-inflicted, and that their problems could take away from one's focus on their own issues, no matter how big or small. Modern society has been blessed with the ability to access almost anything instantly , as well as the ability to constantly stream solely whatever they may see fit and desirable in their own lives. For one to hinder this constant stream of decadence and materialism could upset many people who has found comfort in a selfish society. One could use the example of people who work in sweatshops overseas. Generally Sweatshop workers work in very harsh conditions and are paid very little. Many people in first world countries have the ability to gain information on sweatshop conditions as well as choose not to participate in that sort of market. However, this society's decadence renders millions of people blind. It's much easier turn one's head and it is to stare a giant bug in the face. This infestation of injustice and hatred is generally pushed under the rug, just as Kafka
However modern society today mirrors modern society Kafka commentates on. Regardless how much time has passed, a festering disease will continue to grow if its' not tended to. Kafka's work, which was written many years ago, is a wonderful commentary on modern society. Society of the 21st century also has the ability to leave one feeling alienated and feeling unwanted. Their life or death can come across as a burden. Their hardships can be considered self-inflicted, and that their problems could take away from one's focus on their own issues, no matter how big or small. Modern society has been blessed with the ability to access almost anything instantly , as well as the ability to constantly stream solely whatever they may see fit and desirable in their own lives. For one to hinder this constant stream of decadence and materialism could upset many people who has found comfort in a selfish society. One could use the example of people who work in sweatshops overseas. Generally Sweatshop workers work in very harsh conditions and are paid very little. Many people in first world countries have the ability to gain information on sweatshop conditions as well as choose not to participate in that sort of market. However, this society's decadence renders millions of people blind. It's much easier turn one's head and it is to stare a giant bug in the face. This infestation of injustice and hatred is generally pushed under the rug, just as Kafka