Style of language

Franz Kafka's language in his novel The Trial is probably influenced by his employment as a lawyer. He uses a very precise, almost emotionless language. Under certain circumstances, this leads to the distancing of the reader from the plot, at least on the linguistic level. The characters' emotions are almost not mentioned at all. Even in view of the unclear, partly sinister plot, a calm language is maintained. The focus is on the external events. 

This is particularly impressive in K.'s execution. The moments before he is killed would present the perfect opportunity for the depiction of the main character’s thoughts and feelings. However the events are narrated in a completely detached manner: 

But the hands of one of the men were placed on K.’s throat, whilst the other plunged the knife into his heart and turned it round twice. As his sight faded, K. saw the two men leaning cheek to cheek close to his face as they observed the final verdict. (End, 100%) 

Even during his arrest, K. does not show any great emotion. Rather, h...

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