"Kafka offered to help search for the doll and then told her to meet him there the next day." In modern times, he would probably be arrested on charges of pedophilia.
You are correct, however, his act of kindness would have been taken differently! He also would have been bashed by many social media users! Sorry if my response was preachy
Truth or fiction doesn’t matter... the message does !
Precisely!
I’m relieved he hadn’t told her that the doll had turned into a giant insect.
A former student of mine wrote a gorgeous picture book for children on the doll story: https://www.umakrishnaswami.com/blog/2021/02/09/larissa-theule-on-risk-and-joy-in-kafka-and-the-doll
Amazing! I can see imagine the pride you must feel in seeing a former student create such a thoughtful book for children.
Beautiful story and message.
But...
"Kafka offered to help search for the doll and then told her to meet him there the next day." In modern times, he would probably be arrested on charges of pedophilia.
I'm sorry that's how you chose to view this story, I choose to focus on the message from Kafka at the end!
You're right, the message is beautiful. I was simply referring to today's realities.
You are correct, however, his act of kindness would have been taken differently! He also would have been bashed by many social media users! Sorry if my response was preachy
Beautiful story. 🩵