Josef K.

Josef K. is the main character in Franz Kafka's novel, "The Trial." He is a young, respectable bank clerk who is unexpectedly arrested and always suspected of a crime he doesn’t understand. Throughout the story, Josef tries to navigate a bewildering, oppressive legal system that refuses to explain his charges or provide justice. The novel explores themes of guilt, authority, and the complexity of modern bureaucracy, leaving readers with a sense of helplessness and existential uncertainty as Josef seeks meaning and fairness in an incomprehensible world.