Questions tagged [the-trial]
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Why is Josef K.'s last name never revealed?
Throughout the novel, the main character's name is given only as "Josef K." In fact, as I recall, several characters even actually refer to him as Josef K. Why isn't he given a last name? Is this ...
asked Aug 23 '17 at 17:21
EJoshuaS - Reinstate Monica
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