Patriarchy in Kafka's Metamorphsis and Asian Cultures

(Although most cultures cannot be generalized with certain behaviours, however, certain Japanese traditions and values are common to all their people and is taught to them from a very early age. The practice of having the son of a family to look after his parents, as mentioned later, is common to both Japanese and Chinese cultures.)         In our studies of European literature, we can see that patriarchy, that is, the supremacy of the father in …

…Also, generally, whatever the father decides usually becomes law, just like how Gregor's father's decision about Gregor and Orgon's decision for his daughter to marry Tartuffe are final.         Patriarchy is a major part of Western culture, and can be seen in 'The Metamorphosis.' However, it is also a major part of Japanese culture as well, and the way that patriarchy is practiced is similar to what is illustrated in the texts we have read.