The+Metamorphosis+OPE+IC

In //Metamorphosis//, Franz Kafka successfully carry the theme of “Realism” throughout the novella. “Realism” is a philosophy centered around ideas and events that are reasonable and rational. Unlike “Romanticism,” which centers around the ability to reach perfection as a human being, “Realism” deals with the cold reality of the human and the incapability to reach the perfection. In //Metamorphosis,// Gregor pursued a consistent and a predictable life; ironically, his future was not predictable, “One morning, as Gregor Samsa was waking up from anxious dreams, he discovered that in his bed he had been changed into a monstrous verminous bug.” Even though a person lived a perfect life, anything could happen- just like how Gregor Samsa transformed into a monstrous verminous bug in one day. The absurdity of life could be shown by the quote. In addition, Franz Kafka describes the real nature of human, “Then his father gave him one really strong liberating push from behind, and he scurried, bleeding severely, far into the interior of his room.” After Gregor Samsa lost his power and potential to "bring the bread" home, he was abandoned by most of his family members. Money was the center of their life and controlled their actions. Many experts of Literature may argue that this novella is a book of "surrealism"; however, just like how miserable and absurd events happened in Franz Kafka's life, he was trying to deliver the message of irrationality of life. This realistic view of the absurdity of life and greed perfectly portrays the philosophy of “Realism.”

Ian, very nice job supporting the Realism point. First of all, you use the part of the definition well. Nice technique to argue against a previously presented idea as done in the last couple sentences and your 3rd line. The second quote is presented more awkwardly as it doesn't flow because the importance of it isn't apparent until afterward. Nice work with variety in sentences.

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