"In the Penal Colony" presents a graphic depiction of human cruelty and conceptions of justice through Judeo-Christian references. The short story tells of an explorer who arrives at a penal colony to observe a punishment machine. An officer proudly explains how the machine uses sharp needles to slowly inscribe relevant commandments on the prisoners' bodies. The explorer says he finds the machine morally repugnant and the officer climbs into the machine himself. The words "Be Just" are inscribed on the officer's body and he is killed.
In The Penal Colony In Franz Kafkas short story In the Penal Colony there are many metaphors that are related to issues of power and change There are in turn many different ways in which to interpret these metaphors Through using different techniques and tools we are able to identify what these metaphors are potentially attempting to convey The Old Governor in the story is representative of the obtainment of power through force He intimidates his people through tools of said force such as the m
In The Penal Colony In Franz Kafkas short story In the Penal Colony there are many metaphors that are related to issues of power and change There are in turn many different ways in which to interpret these metaphors Through using different techniques and tools we are able to identify what these metaphors are potentially attempting to convey The Old Governor in the story is representative of the obtainment of power through force He intimidates his people through tools of said force such as the m
In The Penal Colony In Franz Kafkas short story In the Penal Colony there are many metaphors that are related to issues of power and change There are in turn many different ways in which to interpret these metaphors Through using different techniques and tools we are able to identify what these metaphors are potentially attempting to convey The Old Governor in the story is representative of the obtainment of power through force He intimidates his people through tools of said force such as the m