Kafkaesque

What was Franz Kafka's relationship with his father like, and how did it influence his writing?

• His father encouraged his writing, leading to a prolific career.

• His father was disappointed in him, leading Kafka to write as an outlet for anxiety and self-hatred.

• His father was indifferent to his pursuits, allowing Kafka to freely explore writing.

• His father's strictness led Kafka to abandon writing for a legal career.

What was Franz Kafka's instruction to Max Brod regarding his unpublished manuscripts before his death?

• To publish all of them immediately.

• To keep them hidden from the public.

• To burn all of them, believing them to be unworthy.

• To edit and revise them before publication.

What does the term "Kafkaesque" primarily refer to in the context of systems like capitalism or government?

• Systems that are highly efficient and transparent.

• Systems characterized by clear processes and individual accountability.

• Complex, unclear, and bureaucratic systems where individuals lack comprehensive understanding or control.

• Systems that promote individual freedom and self-expression.

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What is a central theme in Franz Kafka's works?

• The triumph of good over evil.

• The characters' ability to easily overcome any obstacle.

• The confrontation with absurd, senseless circumstances that are difficult or impossible to overcome.

• The importance of logical reasoning to solve all problems.

What advice did Anne Rice give about writing, inspired by Kafka's work?

• Always make your stories logical and easy to understand.

• Edit your work to fit popular trends and expectations.

• Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly, without watering down or over-editing.

• Write only about happy and hopeful topics.