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Franz Kafka

The Castle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1926

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Essay Topics

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The first translation of The Castle interpreted K.’s struggle as a religious one, with the Castle representing salvation. To what extent do you agree with this interpretation?

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Do you think Frieda and K. have any real feelings for each other? Or are they both using the other to get to Klamm? Discuss.

3.

Klamm has hardly been seen by any character in the book, and his very existence is called into question. Do you think Klamm is a real person?

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