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Franz Kafka Goes to Hot Topic

Art of Darkness

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Navigating Kafkaesque Bureaucracy in 'The Trial'

The chapter explores the Kafkaesque experience of a character in 'The Trial' who is arrested without knowing the charges, reflecting on the dehumanization within the legal system. It also discusses the challenges of teaching Kafka's works to students and the complexities of bureaucracy in 'The Castle'. Additionally, there is a reflection on the historical implications of communication technology and the influence of the speaker's Jewish background on their writing.

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