Essay on Gregor as Christ in Kafkas Metamorphosis

Gregor as Christ in Kafkas Metamorphosis In his Metamorphosis, Kafka utilizes an allegorical technique to compare Gregors sacrifices to those of Jesus in the Bible. Ultimately, both Gregor and Jesus sacrifice their lives so that they can help their loved ones, despite betrayal. Kafka uses this biblical allegory to illustrate Gregors Christ-like actions. In the Bible, God, sacrifices his only son, a respectable, revered heavenly figure, allowing Jesus to live amongst sinful people. In human form, Jesus treats the common peoples illnesses and performs miracles to help them; above all, he cares for them and loves them. Jesus is selfless, endlessly devoting himself to helping and serving others, and ensuring that they will†¦show more content†¦Greta is well trained in music. In return, Gregor does not ask for much; he is considerate of his family, and is afraid to burden them by asking for help, should he really call for help(8). Gregors sacrifices to ensure his familys comfort and needs parallel Jesus selfless sacrifice for his people. Gregor Samsas metamorphosis occurs one morning when he wakes up from unsettling dreams and finds himself changed into a monstrous vermin. This change makes Gregor dependent on his family members and reverses his previous situation in which his family was dependent on him. As a bug, Gregor is useless to his family and can no longer perform simple human tasks, let alone support his father, mother, and sister. In the Bible, the population, at first does not accept Jesus, but more come to believe in Him after he is able to prove his powers through the miracles he performs. However, the nobility, especially, they fear that their power is threatened; eventually, they are out to get Jesus. Once Jesus authority is questioned, most people who once believed in him no longer acknowledge their faith in him. Eventually, swayed by the aristocrats, the people begin hating Jesus. He is treated less than human and is no longer a useful tool for the people, a source of healing or peace. He becomes a scapegoat, and is considered the source of problems. Even the people closest to him, his disciples, betray him. Judas sellsShow MoreRelatedAbsurdity Between Kafka and Camus4307 Words   |  18 PagesThis paper seeks to compare and contrast the philosophical views of two great philosophers, namely Albert Camus and Franz Kafka. The works involved in this argument are Kafkas The Metamorphosis and Camus Th e Outsider. The chief concern of both writers is to find a kind of solution to the predicament of modern man and his conflict with machines and scientific theories. Death, freedom, truth and identity are themes to be studies here in the sense of absurdity.    Kafka was born in Prague in 1883.