In metamorphosis why does kafka use the definite article, the, rather than the indefinite article, a

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Keon

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18 January, 13:38

In metamorphosis why does kafka use the definite article, the, rather than the indefinite article, a

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Troy Pratt · Answer 1

Kafka uses the definite article "the" because it was not a simple metamorphosis. It was a specific changed that happened to the main character. Although it was not possible to happen in the real world, transforming into a giant moth represents the ultimate change that can happen to anyone.