Labyrinthische Wege und labyrinthische Figurenkonstellationen in Franz Kafkas Romanen "Der Prozess" und "Das Schloss."
Lost in the Labyrinth: Paths and Figure Constellations in Franz Kafka’s "The Trial" and "The Castle"

Summary/Abstract: Although the labyrinth motif is not central to Franz Kafka’s texts, its labyrinthine structure proves to be a defining factor in the spatial design of his novels "The Trial" and "The Castle". The corridors, alleys, and escape routes do not support the characters’ goals but rather exert a confusing effect on them. This article explores the extent to which the labyrinthine architecture of the space contributes to the characterization and the construction of the constellation of characters.

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