- In Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphasis”, Kafka intimates that there are clear limitations to familial sympathy. How do the experiences in Kafka’s personal life affect the way in which Georg’s family reacted to his transformation?
- In Herman Melville’s “Bartbelby”, there are many ways of interpreting who the plot centers around and the type of hero the protagonist in fact was (Traditional Hero, Satanic hero, or Anti-Hero). Specifically with regards to altruism and charity, who was the protagonist, and what type of heroism did they display?
Thesis Questions – Jonathan Kerstein
This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.
One Response to Thesis Questions – Jonathan Kerstein
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
I appreciate the fact that you give the writer leeway not just in terms of what type of hero is displayed in “Bartleby,” but also in who the hero actually is. It frees up thought and allows whomever may be answering the question to explore more of what they perceive true charity and altruism to be. Maybe they will find something heroic in a character they did not expect before. For the first question, I suggest reformulating the sentence so that they instruct the response to include answers regarding individual family members and their reactions, not just the reaction of the family as a whole, as they treat Georg very differently. Otherwise, I think this is a solid thesis question as well!