An Intangible Obsession- An Essay of Kafka's The Trial
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An Intangible Obsession Imagine being so preoccupied with something that it slowly starts to take over one's daily routine. Now imagine that preoccupation becoming an infatuation, which then becomes an obsession. This series of events can lead any person to a mental lapse like K., the protagonist in Kafka's The Trial. In The Trial, K. is forced to deal with a pending arrest throughout the entire novel. K. is now overwhelmed with a myriad of issues such as the infringement of human rights, the corruption of the court, and eventually his psychological collapse. In the beginning of K.'s journey, the motif of violation of human rights becomes apparent through K.'s loss of rights, as well as the warders. K. loses his right to be an individual and conforms into the court's desired vision of him. He also endures the added pressure of contemplating whether or not the court is fraudulent. Eventually,...

