The Role of Physiotherapy in the Works of Franz Kafka: A Literary Perspective on Pain and Rehabilitation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/g252m997Keywords:
Franz Kafka, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Pain, Alienation, The MetamorphosisAbstract
Franz Kafka, a key figure in modernist literature, often explores themes of alienation, suffering, and
the body’s fragility in his works. While Kafka is not traditionally associated with physical
rehabilitation or physiotherapy, a deeper exploration of his texts reveals an underlying
preoccupation with pain, bodily vulnerability, and the failure of human bodies to conform to societal
norms. This research paper examines Kafka’s portrayal of physical pain and suffering, considering
the lens of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. By interpreting Kafka’s metaphors of bodily
dysfunction, particularly in his works such as The Metamorphosis and The Trial, the paper presents
a new perspective on Kafka’s literary representation of rehabilitation and recovery, both physical
and psychological.
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