"The Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka

  The purpose of this paper is to analyze society or a part of it. This paper can focus on a work of literature or an analysis of a segment of our society. For a literary analysis of society, pay close attention to any descriptions of a characters, attitudes of characters, actions and reactions of the characters, roles in society, how characters are treated, and other literary elements that might speak to a problem or explanation of society or a group within society (symbolism, setting, imagery, and so on). Consider questions such as: What has made the characters think/act this way? How did the characters become like this? What social conventions or rules confine the characters? What situation have historic, economic, cultural, or other contributors created? Are there examples of isolation or alienation?” If so, what are the social causes of this? Are there examples of domination or control?” If so, who has the power/authority and who is under this power/authority? Is the dignity or autonomy of individuals harmed?” How? By whom? What does all of this show about our society? About right or wrong? About relationships? About identity?