Early Life
Kafka was a member of this religion
What is Judaism?
Kafka worked for the Workers Accident Insurance Institute in this department
What is the legal/claims department?
Kafka's childhood experiences of feeling trapped and misunderstood likely inspired this theme in his later works
What is Alienation?
Kafka had this many siblings
What is 5?
Kafka's name gave rise to this term, describing an absurd or nightmarish situation, often one that is dehumanizing
What is Kafkaesque?
Kafka was born here on July 3, 1883
What is Prague/Czechia?
Kafka worked late into the night after his regular office hours, leading to these health issues
What are insomnia & exhaustion?
Gregor Samsa shares this description of his occupation with Kafka, reflecting how he felt about his employment
What is dehumanizing?
This important person in Kafka's life not only was his father, but had a massive impact on his psychological & creative development
Who is Hermann Kafka?
Kafka's impact had reached this French author, who also explores themes of absurdity, isolation, and the individual's struggle within an indifferent world
Who is Albert Camus?
Kafka majored in this
What is law?
Kafka's experience with this group of people was an influence on his depictions of alienation & dehumanizing systems in his work
What are injured workers?
Both Kafka and Samsa refer to this as a source of discomfort, and in Kafka's case, causing a sense of disconnection from his own body
What is physical appearance?
During his illness, this relative took care of Kafka
Who is Ottla Kafka?
Kafka had influenced this genre from its conception by exploring the usage & treatment of technology, an irrational universe, and using a detached narrative voice.
What is science fiction/dystopian genre?
Kafka attended this prestigious university in his home state
What is Charles University?
Kafka's job included an assignment in this type of area
What are factories?
Kafka's difficulties with guilt, anxiety, and a sense of inadequacy connect to this psychological phenomenon, which he explored in his work
What is an inferiority complex?
Kafka’s friend and confidant, this prominent Czech writer knew of Kafka's job, and often discussed the clash between Kafka's career and his writing aspirations.
Who is Max Brod?
The Metamorphosis gained significant popularity during the early years of this important movement, which focused on the power of literature to reflect human existence
What is Existentialism?
Kafka was diagnosed with this illness in his youth, which he fought with throughout his life
What is tuberculosis?
Kafka retired in this year, and died 2 years later
What is 1922?
Samsa and Kafka share this fear/idea, Kafka fearing that his work won't find an audience, and Samsa after his transformation
What is fear of failure/lack of self worth?
In 1914, Kafka had an affair with this woman known for her artistic work, but it ended quickly due to his feelings of inadequacy
Who is Milena Jesenska?
Kafka's works have been adapted into numerous plays, operas, and ballets, including one by this composer, who turned The Metamorphosis into an opera
Who is Phillip Glass?