Kafka describes the law as something inaccessible. However, people still try to search for the law and its meaning. Those people try everything from giving their possessions to bribing, just to change or be present in the law. Kafka concludes this parable with the fact that the man had a chance to enter the law but failed. He tried everything he could to change the law for himself, but the gatekeeper, or possible judge, did not take in his word.
The use of a parable in this case gives multiple meanings to human nature. It allows for the reader to interpret this revolving theme of law to one's self. There are also many symbols within the story that allow for the story to expand outside of its borders.
The parable is a great example of how humans perceive law. It is a concept that humans have tried to figure out and ultimately gain access to the law. It is not for everyone, but a person can still find the answer and change the law. There is also the idea of breaking the law which is possible since in the parable, you are able to walk through the gate. It takes the most intelligent person to gain access to the law morally, and those are the people of authority.
In Antigone, Creon is the man who has authority. He gained this authority not by answering the gatekeeper, but it was passed on to him. In a way, he is not in the position to have access to the law which causes him to misinterpret the law. This reflects on how Creon misunderstanding of the law causes him to fall and experience tragedy. It is evident that the law is for specific individuals that are able to surpass the "gatekeeper" and change the law for the better.
The use of a parable in this case gives multiple meanings to human nature. It allows for the reader to interpret this revolving theme of law to one's self. There are also many symbols within the story that allow for the story to expand outside of its borders.
The parable is a great example of how humans perceive law. It is a concept that humans have tried to figure out and ultimately gain access to the law. It is not for everyone, but a person can still find the answer and change the law. There is also the idea of breaking the law which is possible since in the parable, you are able to walk through the gate. It takes the most intelligent person to gain access to the law morally, and those are the people of authority.
In Antigone, Creon is the man who has authority. He gained this authority not by answering the gatekeeper, but it was passed on to him. In a way, he is not in the position to have access to the law which causes him to misinterpret the law. This reflects on how Creon misunderstanding of the law causes him to fall and experience tragedy. It is evident that the law is for specific individuals that are able to surpass the "gatekeeper" and change the law for the better.