The Inaccessibility of AuthorityThe castle exists as a distant and impossible goal that withdraws from every approach.1Snow, Mist, and Castle Voidthe beginning of the novel2Strangers Never Like the Castlethe first morning outside the church3The Telephone's Singing Rumorduring the village mayor's explanation4Klamm Sleeping Behind the Doorthe second evening at the Castle Inn5The Almost Impossible Opportunitylate night in Bürgel's room