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When his landlady's cook does not _________, K rings for her.
When his landlady's cook does not _________, K rings for her.
bring
A man who K has never seen before ____________.
A man who K has never seen before ____________.
knocks and steps into his bedroom
What do the men inform K?
What do the men inform K?
He has been arrested, they request that he returns to his room, and they can't offer any explanations.
Who are the men that arrest K?
Who are the men that arrest K?
What does K think of this arrest?
What does K think of this arrest?
When does K get arrested?
When does K get arrested?
Why doesn't K want to just assume the arrest is a joke?
Why doesn't K want to just assume the arrest is a joke?
K returns to his room and sees _________ through __________.
K returns to his room and sees _________ through __________.
One of the warders shouts for K to come ____________ and make K _________.
One of the warders shouts for K to come ____________ and make K _________.
The adjoining room they go to has recently rented out to _________.
The adjoining room they go to has recently rented out to _________.
Does the inspector give K any more details about his arrest?
Does the inspector give K any more details about his arrest?
What does the inspector tell K?
What does the inspector tell K?
K then goes to the bank, but skips his usual ___________, __________, and __________.
K then goes to the bank, but skips his usual ___________, __________, and __________.
Who is Elsa?
Who is Elsa?
K goes to see ________ because he believes that the morning's events caused __________.
K goes to see ________ because he believes that the morning's events caused __________.
How did Frau Burstner react to the presence of the warders?
How did Frau Burstner react to the presence of the warders?
K then waits for __________ to return home because she is always out late at the movies.
K then waits for __________ to return home because she is always out late at the movies.
When Burstner returns, what does K explain and apologize for?
When Burstner returns, what does K explain and apologize for?
What is Fraulein startled by?
What is Fraulein startled by?
How does K comfort Burstner?
How does K comfort Burstner?
What does K get informed to do over a phone call?
What does K get informed to do over a phone call?
What does K have to decline because of his duty next Sunday?
What does K have to decline because of his duty next Sunday?
What time does K decide to arrive at the inquiry vs. what time he gets there?
What time does K decide to arrive at the inquiry vs. what time he gets there?
Why does K go there on foot and not by taxi or car?
Why does K go there on foot and not by taxi or car?
When K finally reaches the building, what is it like?
When K finally reaches the building, what is it like?
In order to find his way, K _____
In order to find his way, K _____
Finally, who tells him to enter and go through another door to get there?
Finally, who tells him to enter and go through another door to get there?
K enters the second room which is a meeting hall with a gallery and is led by _____
K enters the second room which is a meeting hall with a gallery and is led by _____
How does the examining magistrate act when K finally shows up?
How does the examining magistrate act when K finally shows up?
What does the crowd do after K tried to calm the examining magistrate down?
What does the crowd do after K tried to calm the examining magistrate down?
What does the magistrate ask K if he is?
What does the magistrate ask K if he is?
K condemns the court and then is interrupted by _____
K condemns the court and then is interrupted by _____
K jumps down into the crowd and realizes _____
K jumps down into the crowd and realizes _____
What does the air in the courtroom seem like?
What does the air in the courtroom seem like?
K is waiting for the second summons but _____
K is waiting for the second summons but _____
Who is K supposed to escort around town?
Who is K supposed to escort around town?
Where does K go the next Sunday morning and what happens?
Where does K go the next Sunday morning and what happens?
What plot is K suspicious of?
What plot is K suspicious of?
Where do the young woman and her husband live?
Where do the young woman and her husband live?
Why does K accept all his commissions regardless of his energy being taxed from his case?
Why does K accept all his commissions regardless of his energy being taxed from his case?
This woman is the same one who caused the disturbance last Sunday, so what happened?
This woman is the same one who caused the disturbance last Sunday, so what happened?
What does Leni say about K going to the cathedral?
What does Leni say about K going to the cathedral?
But why did the woman enter the courtroom in the first place?
But why did the woman enter the courtroom in the first place?
As the Italian is late to the cathedral, what does K do?
As the Italian is late to the cathedral, what does K do?
Where is K when he goes off about his case and the court?
Where is K when he goes off about his case and the court?
What is K upset with his lawyer about?
What is K upset with his lawyer about?
What does K's lawyer say about his case at this stage?
What does K's lawyer say about his case at this stage?
What client does K see despite him not being able to concentrate on his work and what do they talk about?
What client does K see despite him not being able to concentrate on his work and what do they talk about?
What is Titorelli's job?
What is Titorelli's job?
What does the painter get K to do before he leaves?
What does the painter get K to do before he leaves?
How does K leave the painter's?
How does K leave the painter's?
Who escorts K out of the hallway after leaving the painter's room?
Who escorts K out of the hallway after leaving the painter's room?
What does the painter tell K is in every attic?
What does the painter tell K is in every attic?
What does K decide he is going to do about his case?
What does K decide he is going to do about his case?
What time does K arrive at the lawyer's house?
What time does K arrive at the lawyer's house?
Who greets K at the door when he arrives at the lawyer's house?
Who greets K at the door when he arrives at the lawyer's house?
What does K see that makes him suspicious of Block?
What does K see that makes him suspicious of Block?
What does K immediately start questioning Block about?
What does K immediately start questioning Block about?
How many years has Block's case been going on?
How many years has Block's case been going on?
Who does K spend several days trying to speak with, and why?
Who does K spend several days trying to speak with, and why?
What is the superstition that the defendants of the court believe?
What is the superstition that the defendants of the court believe?
Why does K visit the lawyer to dismiss him rather than calling him on the phone?
Why does K visit the lawyer to dismiss him rather than calling him on the phone?
Who are the great lawyers that Block talks about?
Who are the great lawyers that Block talks about?
Why does Block sleep at the lawyer's house?
Why does Block sleep at the lawyer's house?
Where does Block sleep?
Where does Block sleep?
K knocks on Burstner's door, but ____
K knocks on Burstner's door, but ____
What does K notice after he leaves Burstner's room?
What does K notice after he leaves Burstner's room?
What is so peculiar about Leni?
What is so peculiar about Leni?
What is so different about Chapter 8?
What is so different about Chapter 8?
Does the lawyer like K?
Does the lawyer like K?
What last attempt does the lawyer make to keep K's case?
What last attempt does the lawyer make to keep K's case?
The captain (Frau Grubach's nephew) enters and greets Montag by _____
The captain (Frau Grubach's nephew) enters and greets Montag by _____
What does K wait for on Sunday?
What does K wait for on Sunday?
What does Montag tell K?
What does Montag tell K?
Who does K see moving into Burstner's room?
Who does K see moving into Burstner's room?
Who has been tortured the past week since K wasn't speaking to her and relieved that he now is?
Who has been tortured the past week since K wasn't speaking to her and relieved that he now is?
What is Block's secret that he tells K?
What is Block's secret that he tells K?
Where does the painter live?
Where does the painter live?
Who is the first person K sees at the cathedral who motions for K to come in?
Who is the first person K sees at the cathedral who motions for K to come in?
Who does K run into on his way to visit the painter?
Who does K run into on his way to visit the painter?
What does K do once he sees a preacher go into the pulpit and start to give a sermon?
What does K do once he sees a preacher go into the pulpit and start to give a sermon?
Who then throws herself at K?
Who then throws herself at K?
K is at the threshold of offices and _____
K is at the threshold of offices and _____
What does Titorelli offer K?
What does Titorelli offer K?
What does the priest do that causes K to engage with him?
What does the priest do that causes K to engage with him?
K feels tired and then starts to feel faint, and then _____
K feels tired and then starts to feel faint, and then _____
What are the three types of acquittal?
What are the three types of acquittal?
What does the priest tell K initially about his case?
What does the priest tell K initially about his case?
What happens to K as he talks to the painter?
What happens to K as he talks to the painter?
What does the priest tell K on their walk up and down the aisle?
What does the priest tell K on their walk up and down the aisle?
What did the woman do when K offered to free her?
What did the woman do when K offered to free her?
What happens that confuses K about the priest, and what does the priest say?
What happens that confuses K about the priest, and what does the priest say?
What does K realize about the woman?
What does K realize about the woman?
What does the usher want K to do?
What does the usher want K to do?
The usher (the woman's husband) is frustrated and would like to hurt the law student but can't because _____
The usher (the woman's husband) is frustrated and would like to hurt the law student but can't because _____
What does the law student do?
What does the law student do?
Then the usher and K climb the stairs and see _____
Then the usher and K climb the stairs and see _____
What day is it?
What day is it?
What does K think of one of the accused men?
What does K think of one of the accused men?
Study Notes
Chapter 1
- K's arrest begins when his landlady’s cook does not bring him breakfast as usual.
- Unfamiliar men knock and enter his bedroom, stating K has been arrested without giving explanations.
- The warders, who perform the arrest, require K to return to his room.
- K initially thinks the incident may be a joke played by his colleagues at the bank.
- K is arrested on his 30th birthday and is cautious about assuming the seriousness of the situation to avoid rash judgments.
- Observing through the windows, an older man and woman watch the unfolding events.
- One of the warders instructs K to change into formal attire for a meeting with the Inspector.
- The Inspector, unable to provide more details about the case, informs K he is free for now.
- K skips his usual evening activities post-arrest, such as a stroll and beer hall visit.
- K believes the morning's events have unsettled Frau Grubach's household.
- Despite her indifference, Fraulein Burstner remains a valued lodger for Frau Grubach.
- K waits for Burstner to return, where he explains the morning's episode and performs a reenactment.
Chapter 2
- K receives a phone call informing him of an inquiry into his case scheduled for the following Sunday.
- Due to the inquiry, K declines attending the assistant manager's yacht party, underscoring his strained work relationships.
- K plans to arrive at the inquiry at 9 AM but actually arrives around 10:05 AM.
- Preferring not to involve others or arrive too punctually, K walks rather than taking a taxi.
- Upon arriving, the confusing layout of the building hinders K’s navigation.
- K looks into each room in search of someone named Lanz, hampered by common names.
- A woman washing children's clothes eventually directs K to another room.
- K enters a meeting hall filled with a crowd, led by a small boy to the platform.
- The examining magistrate rebukes K upon arrival; K attempts to calm him, which leads to half the crowd applauding.
- The magistrate mistakenly assumes K is a house painter, and K corrects him, revealing his true role as chief clerk of the bank.
- K criticizes the court, only to be interrupted by commotion from a woman and a man.
- Discovering that all present are adorned with identical badges, K realizes their relation to the court.
- The atmosphere in the courtroom feels dense and stifling.
Chapter 3
- K waits for a second summons but receives no communication from the court.
- He revisits the inquiry location the next Sunday, where a young woman informs him there is no sitting today.
- The young couple lives in the building without charge, compensating with their labor.
- K is reminded of a previous disturbance caused by a law student, as he confronts the same woman.
- To learn about what happens in court, K encounters the architect of his distress in person.
- Despite his case draining K's energy, he takes on various commissions to showcase resilience and avoid appearing weak.
Chapter 4
- K attempts to make amends with Fraulein Burstner after days of avoidance through letters.
- Upon leaving Burstner’s room, K discovers a conversation occurring nearby between Montag and the captain.
- K learns that Burstner has opted out of meeting him through Montag.
- He witnesses Frau Grubach’s relief once communication between him and Burstner is restored.
Chapter 7
- K is frustrated with his lawyer’s excessive talk and minimal action regarding his case.
- Despite advice to remain inactive, K can't help but feel conflicted about his lawyer’s performance.
- He meets with a manufacturer aware of K's situation, who suggests visiting Titorelli, a painter with possible influence.
- Titorelli specializes in court portraits, inherited from his father, and offers K assistance through his connections.
- After leaving the painter's studio, K is bemused by the lack of ventilation in the hallway leading back to the law offices.
Chapter 8
- K resolves to dismiss his lawyer personally, seeking an honest reaction rather than a phone call.
- He arrives at the lawyer's home at 10 AM, where he meets Block, another client.
- K suspects Block due to a peculiar encounter with Leni, who seems to escape the room swiftly.
- Block discloses that his case has been ongoing for over five years.
- A superstition exists among defendants regarding the appearance of their lips predicting trial outcomes.
- Block admits to having multiple lawyers, showcasing the absurdity of their bureaucratic entanglements.
Chapter 9
- K’s thirty-first birthday is marked by the confusion surrounding his ongoing case.
- He encounters a priest, who shares narratives about the law, though the priest seems indifferent to K’s plight.
- The priest recounts a parable of a man denied access to law, emphasizing the futility of K’s situation.
Chapter 10
- K’s inference regarding his birthday foreshadows further developments concerning his trial.
- K’s reflections on the arrested individuals expose the degradation and despair risked in the court system.
- The persistent confusion surrounding his case illustrates the themes of misunderstanding and alienation prevalent in the narrative.
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