Reading “The Trial” by Franz Kafka has helped me to evolve intellectually as well as academically as a student in many different senses. First off, this classic literature study has helped me evolve intellectually mainly because by reading “The Trial” I was placed outside of my comfort zone; normally when selecting novels I stick with works by my favorite authors and genres. “The Trial” was a novel which I probably wouldn’t have selected to read on my own time, seeing as its much different then literature I am used to reading. However, once I started reading “The Trial” I found myself hooked immediately. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this novel, the plot was original and interesting, the characters had a likable aspect and the author’s writing style was much different then anything I had ever read in the past. By studying classic literature, I feel as though it has enabled me to open myself up to a broader spectrum in regards to my selection of literature. I hope to be able to experiment more with different styles of novels and authors.
I feel as though I have evolved academically through this assignment, mainly from the postings below that relate to my novel. By writing reflections and responses, I was really able to grasp every detail of “The Trial”. By reflecting on aspects like the setting, themes, characters and plot I was able to grow a better understanding of what the author was trying to get across to the reader. From my experience, I was able to take from this novel thoughts towards the situation of unfair justice. The lasting impression I was left with reflects on the lives of many who may have gone through situations similar to what the main character K experienced. People all over the world are wrongly accused all the time, and both them and their loved ones must cope with the situation, which can be devastating. This also made me consider what an unfair world we live in…which is something that wasn’t as bluntly obvious to be prior.
I hope you enjoyed following me throughout my experiences of “The Trial”. Thanks for reading!
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