The Trial - Franz Kafka....................................Diego Vicentini - Scott Kossman - Jonathan Jordan
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Chapter 6 Uncle Karl
Throughout the chapter it becomes clear that Josef cannot make decisions for himself. His Uncle Karl comes to see him because he has of course heard about the case. Trying to help with the case, Karl brings Josef to his friend the lawyer and they meet the Chief Clerk of the Court. The Court Clerk, the Uncle, and the Lawyer discuss Josef's situation, yet do not include him in conversation. They look down upon him, as if they can easily manipulate him. This demonstrates control of the institutions and family.
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This chapter shows a character trait that Kafka typically likes to use, as can be seen in other of his stories. K. is almost indifferent to the situation that could cost him gravely, and this seems to be something Kafka likes to use for his characters, for example like in The Stranger.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with Diego. K seems as if he does not care at all about his case, even though it could possibly lead to his death. Very Kafka-esque.
ReplyDeleteHis uncle is siding with the lawyer, demonstrating how the institutions of state and family help each other to control the individual.
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