The Metamorphosis by Frank Kafka conveys the story of Gregor Samsa, a hardworking man who suddenly wakes up into a cockroach, causing him to go into a panic. Throughout the short story, he tries to cope with this transition and bring normality to his relationship with his family. As time passes, Gregor is demonstrated as a burden and left out to die.
The Metamorphosis: First Draft HL Essay
This is the first draft I conducted that relates to the HL Essay. I used Metamorphosis to connect with the global issue of identity in humanity. My line of inquiry was, "To what extent does the disconnection between mind and body caused by societal isolation leads to the protagonist’s, Gregor Samsa, death?". The purpose of my choosing this artifact is because the Metamorphosis is used in an analytical way connecting to reality, demonstrating my writing growth throughout my time in IB.
The Metamorphosis: First Draft Revision HL Essay
This is the first revision of my first draft of the HL Essay. Throughout the use of the Metamorphosis, I was able to reflect on my writing and how I used the novel to relate to the global issue of identity. No student or individual is perfect, this is why I used this revision as a demonstration of growth as a student and a writer, this is why I chose it as one of my artifacts for The Metamorphosis.
The Metamorphosis: Second Draft HL Essay
This is the second draft I conducted that relates to the HL Essay. I used Metamorphosis to connect with the global issue of identity in humanity. My line of inquiry was, "To what extent does the disconnection between mind and body caused by social isolation leads to Gregor's loss of hope?". I chose this artifact because the Metamorphosis is used in an analytical way connecting to reality, demonstrating my writing growth throughout my time in IB.
The Metamorphosis: Second Draft Revision HL Essay
This is the second revision of my second draft of the HL Essay. Throughout the use of the Metamorphosis, I reflected on my writing and how I used the novel to relate to the global issue of identity. No student or individual is perfect; this is why I used this revision as a demonstration of growth as a student and a writer; this is why I chose it as one of my artifacts for The Metamorphosis. I am continuing to revise my essay to conduct an HL Essay that is up to IB standards.