What is the first place Kafka visits after he runs away from home?

• A. The library
• B. The hotel
• C. The park
• D. The bakery

Answer: (A)

When someone runs away, the immediate need is a safe, quiet space to think and figure out what comes next. The library fits that need perfectly: it’s a public, low-risk place where a person can be unseen, immersed in books, and left to their own thoughts. That quiet, reflective environment gives Kafka a moment to breathe, to escape the momentum of his situation, and to access stories and ideas that could help him understand his path forward. The other options miss that combination of privacy and resources: a hotel is a temporary shelter with attention on the guest, a park is open and exposed, and a bakery is a social, noisy place more about sustenance than sanctuary. So the first stop is the library, a place that mirrors his desire to retreat, learn, and plan.