Author(s): Tamanna

Abstract: This paper delves into the existential and absurdist themes in Franz Kafka's ‘Metamorphosis’, unravelling the protagonist's transformation as a metaphor for alienation and societal rejection. Through a critical lens, it examines the existential plight and identity crisis that arise in a world devoid of meaning, challenging conventional perceptions of humanity, purpose, and self.

Keywords: Franz Kafka, Kafkaesque, Metamorphosis, Absurdism, Literature, societal rejection, capitalism, Gregor Samsa

Article Info: Received: 05 Oct 2024; Received in revised form: 03 Nov 2024; Accepted: 08 Nov 2024; Available online: 15 Nov 2024

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.96.15