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What is causing K. concern?
What is causing K. concern?
K. is concerned about not being in the office and not being able to maintain his current position in the bank. He is also worried about being investigated and the possibility of going on a business trip.
What does K. think he sees in his office?
What does K. think he sees in his office?
K. sometimes thinks he sees the deputy director, who is always watching, come into his office and sit at his desk.
Why is K. worried about going on a business trip?
Why is K. worried about going on a business trip?
K. is worried about not being able to do his job while he's away and also worried about the weather.
Study Notes
- K. is finding it hard to maintain his current position in the bank, and is worried about not being in the office.
- Every hour that he can't be in the office is a cause of concern for him, and he spends many hours pretending to do important work.
- K. sometimes thinks he sees the deputy director, who is always watching, come into his office and sit at his desk.
- K. is worried that not being in the office could mean he is being investigated.
- K. has been asked to go on a business trip, but is worried about the weather.
- He accepts the trip, but is worried about not being able to do his job while he's away.
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Test your understanding of Kafka's 'The Trial' with this quiz, and see how well you grasp K.'s anxiety about his position in the bank and his fear of being investigated while not being in the office or on a business trip.
