Existentialism 2

Part I of Essay
Existentialism is an effort to describe rational behaviors and thoughts in an irrational universe. Three stories that show this relationship to existentialism are "The Metamorphosis," "The Hunger Artist," and "The Trial." Each of these three stories can be categorized as ....

Part II of Essay
.... the entire story the artist is kept inside a cage, and toward the ending of the story, he is treated less and less like a human being. Out of all three of these stories, the hunger artist is the most in control of his life and what he is doing. In "The Trial" the court and its officials are dragging Joseph K. about. In "The Metamorphosis" Gregor tries to take control of his life and do something about his predicament, but is unable to because of family and friends that don't totally understand. The hunger artist at any time can just gi ....