(Advanced) What makes something Kafkaesque?

The term Kafkaesque has entered the vernacular to describe unnecessarily complicated and frustrating experiences, especially with bureaucracy. But does standing in a long line to fill out confusing paperwork really capture the richness of Kafka’s vision? Beyond the word’s casual use, what makes something "Kafkaesque"?



Before watching








Who is Poseidon?















Do you ever feel that life is absurd?














Have you ever been to Prague?













Have you ever had bad experiences with bureaucracy?











Have you ever worked in bureaucracy?












What are bureaucrats like? Write down some adjectives - positive and negative...








Vocab


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Quizlet:

36 terms used



Link:

What makes something "Kafkaesque"?



Guide questions:


True / false / doesn't say

1. Joseph K had done nothing wrong.
2. The Trial is one of Kafka's lesser known novels.
3. "Kafkaesque" is a word Kafka himself used.
4. Kafka's stories don't deal with frustrating aspects of bureaucracy.
5. Kafka enjoyed working in an office environment.
6. Kafka's stories are often extremely illogical.
7. Kafka's stories are based on ancient myths.
8. Metamorphosis is about a butterfly.
9. The protagonist of The Hunger Artist dies at the end of the story.
10. Even the powerful people in the Trial have no power to serve justice.
11. Kafka's stories lack a sense of humour.
12. Kafka's stories show us we don't have any power to change the world.




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