Thesis and Outline

After careful consideration, I have decided that I will write about the relationship between On the Road and Kafka’s pillars. I feel that this is the best topic for my paper because we discussed in class Kafka’s pillars and its relationship to the beat generation (aka hippies). As Kerouac’s novel provides a realistic portrayal of the beat generation, it would make for an interesting paper to analyze the presence of Kafka’s pillars within the novel.

Thesis:

Franz Kafka introduced the idea that our society revolves around three pillars: State, Church, and Family. These three pillars of society were greatly affected by the beat generation in the 1950’s. On the Road, by Jack Kerouac, provides insight to the beat generation, thus illustrating the presence of Kafka’s pillars in society.

Outline:

I.               Discuss Franz Kafka’s ideas concerning society

II.             Discuss presence of State

III.            Discuss presence of Church

IV.          Discuss presence of Family