In your essay, explain how you think an artist like Kafka could have written such a creative, insightful, and unconventional story as this.

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Below are the instructions for completing the 100-point documented literary biography essay, which you will be working on for the next few weeks. Please note the deadline and make yourself a plan for working through the instructional materials, researching, and writing your essay. When you have completed your essay, upload it for grading using the “Start Assignment” link provided in the top right corner of this page. The essay will be graded using the rubric I’ve also provided below. Be sure to submit your essay on time. Remember, late submissions are not permitted.
Keep in mind that your essay submission will be reviewed automatically for any plagiarism issues using automated TurnItIn software. If any plagiarism issues are detected, the software will bring them to my attention. Depending on the nature of the issue, I may deduct points from your essay, ask you to rewrite your essay, or give a zero for the assignment. Thus, be extremely careful not to plagiarize!
Also, when writing your essay be sure to write in formal academic style, observing the tips provided in the handout “Formal Writing Mechanical and Style Tips” provided in the course materials.
Assignment:
Write an essay in which you examine the relationship between the life and work of Franz Kafka, particularly as it relates to his writing “The Metamorphosis.” Research the major events of Kafka’s life and descriptions of what is known about his personality and character, then think about how his life may have influenced the creation of “The Metamorphosis.” In your essay, explain how you think an artist like Kafka could have written such a creative, insightful, and unconventional story as this.
This is a documented essay, so make sure you cite sources for all of the information you use—from appropriate books, subscriber database articles, academic journals, and/or Internet sites. Before writing this essay, make sure you have not only read “The Metamorphosis,” but that you have also familiarized yourself with the assigned course materials (videos, lecture notes, etc.) on Kafka and his fiction. Use these materials to inform your discussion.
Documentation:
You are required to cite at least three sources of credible information about Kafka–in addition to the text of “The Metamorphosis” itself. These may include books or reference articles about Kafka, critical essays about him, and/or relevant websites on his life and work. You may cite the course videos in your essay, but if you choose to do so, you must also cite at least three other sources in addition. Each source must be cited at least once in the essay through correctly formatted parenthetical citations, and a Works Cited page listing all required publication information about each source must be included.
Length and format:
This essay should be at least 1500 words in length and must be correctly formatted in MLA style. Refer to the course materials and textbook for instruction and review on how to use the MLA format.
Due Dates:
The essay’s final due date is posted at the top of this page. It also appears on your Canvas assignment calendar. No late submissions will be accepted. Having me review your rough draft is strongly advised, although not required. Just be sure to submit your draft to me for review via email attachment at least five days before the essay’s final due date.

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