Some Questions You Should Consider Answering
- Other than the themes mentioned in the short essay (isolation and the negative effects of pride) can you find any other important themes throughout the story?
- Identify the point of view in the story. How does this point of view help communicate the story and how would a different point of view change it?
- What are some symbols used in the book, and how do they help the reader to understand the themes and the hunger artist himself?
- The hunger artist is portrayed as very dark and dirty while the people around him are dressed in bright colours and happy. Why do you think this is an important feature of the story and what is it meant to represent?
- Read over the fun facts page that tells of Kafka's life. How do you think his experience in life relates to the theme of "A Hunger Artist"?