Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis: A Psychoanalytical Analysis of Disintegrated Schizoidal Behaviour

Abstract

Franz Kafka is experimental in his literary works. In his novella, The Metamorphosis (1915) he gives expression to his harsh emotional and philosophical experiences influenced by social and interpersonal relationships through the character Gregor Samsa. The Metamorphosis is the depiction of human psychology, interpersonal relationships, transformation, family bondage, and emotional attachments. The research study intends to explore different characters from the perspective of Schizoid Personality Disorder theory and the transformation of Gregor Samsa under Schizoid Personality disorder phenomena. Gregor Samsa’s death occurs due to the outside absurd world, rejection, ego loss, and lack of love. Gregor Samsa has been through all these bitter painful emotional experiences and ends in a traumatized death. His lifeless body and meaningless relationship lead him to a tragic end.