What makes something "Kafkaesque"? - Noah Tavlin
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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"? Noah Tavlin explains.
What do you believe is the effect on the reader of stories where surreal, nightmarish situations are routine? How does this mood shape our emotions as we read the stories? How does the emotional state we are in when we read a story shape our understanding of that story?
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