Similarities in Kafkas "Metamorphosis" and "The Trial"

Two of Kafkas' most predominate works, The Trial and The Metamorphosis, are very similar in many aspects, yet also have unique differences. Many of these similarities and differences are very obvious, but also there are subtle comparisons that the reader might not pick up while reading. One would think, after reading both stories, that the differences outweigh the similarities, but that is not entirely true. Not only should the reader view the style of the …

…easily see that the style of writing Kafka used is eminent in both stories. Kafkas other books, such as The Castle, also use this unique style and share many similarities, and also differences, with The Trial and The Metamorphosis. Kafkas style is truly unique, as no other author has portrayed his feelings as well as Kafka has. The feeling that no matter what you do, in an instant, something can drastically change your life, forever.