Homework: The Working Life
Length: 3 to 4 pages.
Read the first three parts of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis (1915), one of the most well-known pieces of modern literature. The first part gives us the plight of Gregor Samsa who awakens from sleep to find himself transformed into a bug. Despite this dramatic change, he is only focused on his job as a salesman and how he won't be able to complete his tasks and satisfy the expectations of the grip that work has on his life. Notice the references to time, as Gregor's thoughts are detailed in this passage.
1) Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (1915) - First Three Parts Only
In your reflection this week you will discuss work as a "shaper of identity".
In your reflection, address the following:
1) Comment on the first book of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis. How does Gregor's situation help us understand work as a shaper of identity? Now, weave in an example from one of the weekly readings or videos that addresses work and identity. How does your example from another resource compare/contrast to Gregor? How do the examples you've selected from the resources compare/contrast to your own view of work and identity?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.