Satire, Boris and Brexit with Ian McEwan and Razia Iqbal
Intelligence Squared
Political Transformation in 'The Cockroach'
This chapter discusses the novella 'The Cockroach,' a political satire inspired by Kafka, focusing on themes of transformation and identity as the protagonist evolves from cockroach to prime minister. The conversation highlights the absurdities of Brexit and societal issues through Kafkaesque storytelling, reflecting on the deeper political truths behind seemingly repulsive characters.
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