Exhaustion as Existential ConditionK.'s physical and mental weariness becomes the measure of the castle's power.1The Two-Day Walkthe beginning of K.'s journey2Falling Asleep in the Tanner's Housethe first morning on the road to the castle3Freezing While Waiting for Klammthe afternoon K. waits in the yard4Sleep at the Moment of Opportunitylate night in Bürgel's room5The Twelve-Hour Sleepthe evening after the corridor disaster