Whose photograph does Kafka take with him when he runs away from home?

• A. His sister's
• B. His mother's
• C. His father's
• D. His friend's

Answer: (A)

When someone runs away, objects they choose to carry often symbolize what they’re still connected to and what they’re trying to protect. Kafka takes a photograph of his sister because that image embodies the strongest familial bond he has left and the responsibility he feels toward her. The sister represents innocence, a personal connection, and a reason to resist the pull of fate or self-destructive impulses that the journey might provoke. By keeping her picture with him, he anchors his sense of self to family and memory, using it as a compass to guide his choices even as he seeks to escape his past.

A photo of his mother would imply a pull toward maternal support, which doesn’t capture the same driving force behind his flight. A photo of his father would highlight conflict and authority rather than the protective link he clings to. A photo of a friend would suggest seeking companionship, not the deep, personal duty to safeguard a family member.