Wisecrack’s The Metamorphosis (Franz Kafka) – Thug Notes Summary & Analysis is a video that explains the the the story effectively and directly. Notably, the video is widely informal. It deems its style a “thug” type of style. This is evident when viewing the host throughout the video. Ultimately, the host does a wonderful job of explaining the story. Though he does not go into detail about the story heavily, he covers the main points that present. I feel that one that has never read the book before would comprehend the material from the most simplistic basis if they were to watch the video. In reality, that is what the video is trying to do. Ultimately, I would call this video a great summary. The host, a self-named “thug”, explains the theme without directly addressing it. Of course, the main theme can be noted as betrayal and greed, with the protagonist losing his family due to his unfavorable physical transformation. The host does an effective job of detailing the sadness and distraught that prevails throughout the story. Remarkably, his voice tone heightens when he is talking about sadness. This is an underlying vocal transition that represents the story’s own plot transition and emotional developments. On the other hand, I would deem this video an “analysis”. Unlike other videos that the host is in, he does not comment on the underlying themes present in the story. Though he hints at them, this would not be beneficial for a student or reader that wants to go beyond the surface. It would be more fitting to deem this video exclusively a summary. There are other details present that works in order to catch viewers’ attention as well. There are cartoonish figures and even a roach present in order to represent the protagonist’s transformation. It is quite humorous and the story is not suppressed from this aspect. In fact, I found myself understanding the story better and entertained heavily. In all, I left the understanding the plot and its overall development. However, I did not leave understanding the themes and underlying concepts present in the story. If one is attempting to grasp the surface better, this video will assist them heavily. If one is attempting to uncover the surface of the novel and go deeper, I’d recommend finding another video.