Characters
Who is the protagonist of the novel?
Joseph K.
Complete the idea: Josef K. is arrested even though he does not know ________.
What crime he has committed.
What happens to Josef K. at the beginning of the novel?
He is arrested without being told what crime he committed.
Who is the woman who lives next door to Josef K. and becomes involved in his situation?
Fräulein Bürstner.
What does the court system represent in much of the novel?
An overwhelming and mysterious authority that controls people's lives.
What is unusual about Josef K.'s arrest
He is technically arrested but is initially allowed to continue living and working normally.
Where does Josef K. first encounter the court officials after his arrest?
In a room in the boarding house where he lives.
How does the novel explore guilt?
Josef K. feels increasingly guilty and anxious despite never learning what crime he supposedly committed.