Book Review
The novel “the trial” by Franz Kafka Review. Discuss the use of motif in one of the following themes. The prof is specific about if the content of essay is aligned with and cover what he’s asking for.
Write a five-paragraph literary analysis essay analyzing one of the following motifs in The Trial. Argue for a theme that the novel makes through the use of the motif.
Your essay must be 800 – 1000 words, double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font. The assignment is worth 20% of your total grade.
1 mark (out of 20) per day late penalty. Plagiarism will result in a zero grade.
1.Dominance & Submission:
Josef K & Frau Grubach
The Law (warders / Chief Magistrate / Huld) vs. Josef K.
The Law vs. the Washerwoman
The Flogger vs. the Warders
Leni vs. Josef K.
Huld, Leni, & Josef K. vs. Block
2.Oppression / Suffocation:
Interrogation room: 61
The Court Offices: 86, 87, 91
Huld: 120
Titorelli’s apartment: 170, 178, 184, 188, 197
3.Physical defects:
Kaminer: 32, 33
Fraulein Montag: 94
Leni: 131
Hunchbacked girl @ Titorelli’s: 163
4.Children:
51-54 / 162-64/ 173
Dogs: 216 / 217 / 219 / 228 / 229
