My dear parents," said the sister banging her hand on the table by way of an introduction, "things cannot go on any longer in this way. Maybe if you don't understand that, well, I do. I will not utter my brother's name in front of this monster, and thus I say only that we must try to get rid of it. We have tried what is humanly possible to take care of it and to be patient. I believe that no one can criticize us in the slightest.

📖 Franz Kafka

 |  👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 July 3, 1883  –  ⚰️ June 3, 1924
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The sister passionately confronts her parents, asserting that the current situation is untenable. She emphasizes her refusal to speak her brother’s name in the presence of what she describes as a "monster." Her frustration reflects a deep sense of urgency and a need for a change, suggesting that they have exhausted all possible human efforts to manage the troubling circumstances surrounding her brother.

She conveys her conviction that their actions have been commendable and deserving of no criticism. This moment highlights her emotional struggle and the family’s turmoil, as they grapple with the reality of their situation and the implications of her brother's condition.

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