Analysis of The Metamorphosis Magical Realism or Fantastic Fiction
This story "The Metamorphosis" is about Gregor, a workaholic, who is changed into an insect and must then deal with his present reality. ... In reading the short story "The Metamorphosis," (1971),one can realize how small the difference is between Magical Realism and Fantastic. ... The magical elements in this story are obvious like they should be in fantastic literature. ... Another magical element that is not as clear is the unconditional love that Gregor had for his parents and sister after they had long forgotten about him. ... A characteristic of fantasy is that there is only one magical element in a realistic world. The reaction to the metamorphosis by Gregors family is probably the most realistic. ... In this fantastic story, the author Franz Kafka uses the metamorphosis to depict how he sees society. ... The purpose in this story, like all fantastic stories, is told at a deeper level. The purpose of "The Metamorphosis" is to show how people gradually change over time. ... Like in all fantastic literature, the relationship between the magical element and the rest of the world causes a huge problem.