Franz Kafka
A Czech author.
“The Metamorphosis”
Gregor Samsa awakens as a huge insect/vermin. His father throws an apple at him and it sticks in his back.
The Trial
The bank assessor Joseph K. is arrested by Willem and Franz, but no one ever tells him what crime he is being charged with. In the end, he is executed.
The Castle
K is a land surveyor. No one respects him. He has two assistants, Arthur and Jeremiah. He wants to meet the official Klamm, but can’t. He gets involved with Klamm’s mistress Frieda.
Amerika
Karl Rossman, a social misfit.