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ABSTRACT
This essay aims to explore the concept of existentialism as portrayed in Albert Camus's The Stranger and Franz Kafka's The Trial. Both literary works are concrete examples of existentialist literature that delve into themes of alienation, absurdity, and the struggle to find meaning in an inherently meaningless world. By conducting a comparative analysis of these two novels, this study seeks to shed light on how existentialism is manifested in their respective narratives. Focusing on key existentialist principles, such as the inherent lack of objective meaning in life and the individual's responsibility to create meaning for themselves, this research examines the protagonists' experiences within the absurd systems that govern their lives. It explores the themes of alienation, irrationality and absurdity of life in both novels.
This study provides a comprehensive examination of how Camus and Kafka depict the human condition within oppressive social and judicial structures. It also investigates the techniques employed by the authors to convey the sense of existential absurdity experienced by their characters.
In addition, this research contributes to the broader discourse on existentialism in literature, by examining the works of Kafka and Camus and Kafka, it offers insights into how these authors explore the complexities of the human condition and encourage readers to question their own search for meaning and purpose in a seemingly irrational and chaotic world.
