Amerika is, in a sense, exactly like other works of Franz Kafka. Kafka is known for his recurring theme of helplessness. His protagonists, usually confident and energetic men, become locked in contest with a power they cannot overcome, and eventually subside. Devoid of any true help, cast into a surreal world with rules to which they are alien, the once able protagonist exerts himself to exhaustion to no avail. Continue reading “Amerika (Franz Kafka): A Summary and Analysis”