FAQ About Franz Kafka
What was Kafka's relationship with his family like?
Franz Kafka had a complex relationship with his family, particularly his father, Hermann Kafka. He described his father as domineering and authoritarian, which left a significant psychological impact on him. This difficult relationship is mirrored in works such as 'Letter to His Father', where Kafka expresses his feelings of inadequacy and fear. His familial experiences informed many of his themes of authority, isolation, and alienation.
