Franz Kafka, the son of Hermann Kafka, expended his entire life in a battle with his inner demons. In constant fear of his father’s disapproval, Franz Kafka neglected his dreams of becoming a full-time author and attempted to follow the path Hermann Kafka had laid down for him (“Franz Kafka- Biography” par. 3). However, pursuing Kafka’s father’s plans was not enough for Franz Kafka, who continued to write novels, or Hermann Kafka, whose disappointment in his son’s failure to execute his ambitions led to both physical and emotional abuse (Nervi par. 2). Subjected to harsh treatment from his father, Franz Kafka grew isolated and infuriated with his life and turned to writing as an outlet for his frustrations and fears (“Franz Kafka- Biography” par. 2). Franz Kafka uses the relationship between Gregor Samsa and his father, Mr.Samsa, in his novel The Metamorphosis to mirror his own relationship with his father.
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2). “After working as a traveling sales representative, [Hermann Kafka] established himself as an independent retailer of men 's and women 's fancy goods and accessories… (“Kafka’s Life” par. 1).” Born a child of poverty, Hermann Kafka “...worked tirelessly to remove himself from poverty to prosperity...”
2). “After working as a traveling sales representative, [Hermann Kafka] established himself as an independent retailer of men 's and women 's fancy goods and accessories… (“Kafka’s Life” par. 1).” Born a child of poverty, Hermann Kafka “...worked tirelessly to remove himself from poverty to prosperity...”