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CONFLICT

Protagonist - The protagonist and the antagonist are both K. himself. Since the conflict is internalized, K'.s feelings are antagonistic. K.'s attempts to bribe the court officials and letting himself be maneuvered by the painter, Titorelli while making use of his services, could be considered his villainy.

Antagonist - At the realistic level K. is the protagonist fighting the system and seeking justice. The Antagonists are the court and its arm of justice, the corrupt magistrates and finally the guards who kill K.

Outcome - The novel is a tragedy. K. loses his urge to resist. The guards kill him.

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