Grosz's metaphor refers to the heated environment in Germany during the Weimar Republic. It suggests that it felt like living in a fearful and anxious state. The result of this increased heat was violence.
Explanation:
In his autobiographical account of the times of the Weimar Republic, George Grosz writes about the heated environment that paved the streets of Germany.
By using the metaphor of 'bubbling cauldron,' Grosz is suggesting that Germany was heating up with hatred and violent speeches. This suggests that it felt like living in a fearful and anxious state. The result of this increased heat was violence and hatred.
