A review on the recognition and alienation problem in Franz Kafka's works

This study was conducted on recognition and alienation problems in Franz Kafka's works with a sociological perspective on the subject of examination. Firstly, in the study, the definition of recognation, alienation and social approval concepts and the views of relevant theorists are stated. In the second part, his writings have the qualities of being a mirror of his life Kafka's life, personality and literary aspect are discussed. In his works Kafka has expressed strikingly how the individual who is out of the system is not accepted and excluded in the social society. Kafka has struggled to be its own especially with its Jewish identity individuals are trying to get into certain molds, in a society where it is mirrored. This is a struggle that removes itself from the people and society and turns himself into a refuge in his writings. In addition, the lack of emotional bonds and family relations with his father the negative link that he has established has created the basis for the problems of recognition and alienation. In the third part by given examples from Kafka's works, it has been tried to reveal how alienation and recognation problems are reflected. In this context, his works of art named "Letter to the Father" and "Diaries" were particularly considered important. The letter to the Father is important in terms of relationships with the father and the problem of recognition; the Diaries is important in terms of understanding the other social relations and the negative effects of alienation on the individual. The study aims to contribute to the relevant literature in the context of recognition especially in Kafka's works by focusing on the problem of recognition and alienation. Keywords: Franz Kafka, Recognation, Alienation, Social Approval