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An Interpretation of Franz Kafka’s Parable “The Trees.”
After reading and rereading this short, yet deeply symbolic, parable several times, I have come to the conclusion that Kafka is equating the two aspects of illusion and reality. The parable seems to discredit our own senses by equating these two aspects. The illusion being how the tr ....
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.... to interpret something a little more simple and relative to the human viewpoint. Or rather than relating to human viewpoint, it might be easier to relate the parable to changes in human character. The trees could possibly represent the human character or personality. I believe that Kafka is saying that when dealing with humans, and trying to get to know them, do not expect any consistencies, because not only can reality be deceiving, reality can also change. Even if people are “rooted” to the ground, for example, in their opinions, Kafka could be saying that it is possible for ....
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