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Journal Humanitatis : Journal of Language and LiteratureHumanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Abstract

The goal of this study was to figure out how a character in Franz Kafkas The Metamorphosis feels alienated and loses touch with his identity and self-crisis as a result of his circumstances. The novellas protagonist, Gregor Samsa, is a traveling salesman who is also the Samsa familys primary breadwinner. He morphs into a giant insect, separating him from his family. This study used Jacques Lacans psychoanalytic theory, which established the Lacanian triangle: symbolic, imagined, and actual. The current research contends that following the transition, Gregor Samsa became estranged from his physical surroundings. This research used descriptive qualitative method by give some description in analyzing the data gathered with Jacques Lacans psychoanalytic theory. The investigation also revealed the reasons why Gregors family members are unconcerned about him and are unable to see him as a complex creature with his own set of requirements. Gregor has been distant from both his family and himself as a result. Gregors thoughts on self-identity and the determination of his own aims as a human being are influenced by society, which includes his employer and the corporation where he works. Gregor Samsas family sees him as a terrifying, unappealing monster, as evidenced by their fear of him and their decision to kill him. In the same way, Gregor Samsa, who is humiliated, sees himself. Gregor Samsa feels estranged since he and his family unknowingly reject Gregors individual potential.

Conclusion

Gregor Samsas alienation is deeply rooted in his societal role and familial dynamics, exacerbated by his physical transformation.The study reveals how the Samsa familys detachment and inability to recognize Gregors inherent worth contribute to his profound sense of isolation.Through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis, the research highlights the interplay between the imaginary, symbolic, and real in shaping Gregors experience of self-alienation and ultimately, his tragic fate.

Future Research

Penelitian lanjutan dapat dilakukan dengan mengeksplorasi lebih dalam dampak perubahan sosial dan ekonomi terhadap pembentukan identitas individu, khususnya dalam konteks karya-karya Kafka. Studi komparatif dapat dilakukan dengan menganalisis representasi alienasi dalam karya sastra lain dari berbagai budaya dan periode waktu, untuk mengidentifikasi pola universal dan perbedaan kontekstual. Selain itu, penelitian dapat berfokus pada penerapan teori psikoanalisis modern, seperti teori objek atau teori intersubjektivitas, untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih nuanced tentang kompleksitas psikologis Gregor Samsa dan pengalaman alienasinya. Penelitian ini dapat menggunakan metode wawancara mendalam dengan pembaca karya Kafka untuk memahami bagaimana mereka menginterpretasikan tema alienasi dan relevansinya dengan pengalaman hidup mereka sendiri. Dengan demikian, penelitian lanjutan dapat memperkaya pemahaman kita tentang alienasi sebagai fenomena manusia yang kompleks dan multidimensional, serta kontribusinya terhadap pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang karya-karya sastra yang relevan.

References

1. Gregor Samsa’s Self Alienation in Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis:... journal.universitasbumigora.ac.id/index.php/humanitatis/article/view/1912Gregor SamsayCEs Self Alienation in Franz KafkayCEs Metamorphosis journal universitasbumigora ac index php humanitatis article view 1912
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