On style & week 19 of 52

Appearances, patience, boredom, and beauty

Kafka’s short story, “Poseidon,” depicts the God of the Sea as disgruntled and bored by overwhelming administrative tasks. Meanwhile, Poseidon’s followers see him as a showboat, always “idling through the tides with his trident.” They never see the endless paperwork and managerial duties associated with managing the waters. Poseidon, as Kafka explores h…