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K. wants to speak with officials in the Castle.

But it's very hard to reach anyone.

People tell him to wait.

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He meets the innkeeper, workers, and the mayor.

They act carefully and avoid talking about the Castle.

K. feels like a stranger.

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K. arrives at a snowy village, saying he is a land surveyor.

He believes the Castle invited him.

But no one knows about his job.

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K. goes to the mayor for answers.

The mayor says the Castle made a mistake.

K. is not really needed in the village.

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K. meets Barnabas, a messenger from the Castle.

Barnabas brings news from Klamm.

But the news is not helpful or clear.

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K. meets Frieda, a barmaid.

She used to be close to Klamm.

K. and Frieda quickly become a couple.

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K. and Frieda begin living together at the school.

They try to build a life together.

But it is not easy.

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K. gets a small job at the local school.

He works with the teacher and janitor.

The job doesn’t last long.

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K. continues sending messages to the Castle.

He wants a real answer.

But the officials stay silent or send confusing replies.

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K. gets two assistants from the Castle.

They are strange and not very helpful.

K. becomes annoyed by them.

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Most villagers still don’t trust K.

They think he causes problems.

He feels more alone.

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Frieda starts to lose trust in K.

They argue and feel distant.

Their relationship becomes cold.

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Frieda decides to leave K.

She returns to the inn.

K. is sad but still focused on the Castle.

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K. keeps trying to reach Klamm.

He never meets him.

He waits for answers that never come.

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Kafka did not finish the book.

We never learn if K. succeeds.

The ending is open, like a dream without an answer.