Both Brußmann and the stoker earn money giving mobility to others while they themselves struggle along the underbelly of society. Another example is the stoker, who is employed in a way that provides mobility to others, but the job of a stoker is done in alone in a room that never changes. This is not a job that adds value to his life. Consider for example Brußmann's job at the Hotel Occidental operating the lift. The study of an immigrant finding work is a poignant metaphor for someone walking in absurd lands that are difficult to navigate.īut it isn't enough to find meaning in life one also has to earn a living, usually in ways that don't help provide much meaning to life. Kafka's Amerika deals not only with the existential question whether or not life is meaningful, but he also studies man's professional life and how that interacts with his search for meaning. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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