The Stranger study guide contains a biography of Albert Camus, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
Absurdity & Meursault's Reasons
I recently finished the book and I quite enjoyed it. But there's one thing I'm really not understanding. I've been researching the book and its themes, and I always come across the concept of absurdity, and how Meursault's actions lack rational order, and how he has no reasons for what he does. Common examples are his marriage to Marie and his decision to kill the Arab.
But I don't get it. Though he was obviously indifferent about the whole ordeal, Meursault did mention that he'd marry Marie if she liked. Isn't that a reason? He agrees to make her to make her happy? And the murder. Wasn't he driven to the act because of the heat?
Could someone explain please?
Posted By connie l #121025 at Jan 04, 2010 5:10 AM in The Stranger || 1 reply
what meursault is really tried for
i need help with this question:
"Meursault is tried and convicted for killing an Arab; but in a deeper sense, why is he really tried and convicted?"
Posted By lauren d #85055 at Mar 19, 2009 4:03 PM in The Stranger || 1 reply
merseault was a social monster
I have to write any essay on how mersualt is a social monster...Can i get some help??
thanks
Posted By chris o #72699 at Dec 11, 2008 7:01 AM in The Stranger || 1 reply
What did you think about Camus' short sentence style?
I think that it adds to the character of Meursault. He lacks depth and persception, so therefore the short sentences confirm and add to that cahracterization? thoughts ideas....
Posted By sarah s #62954 at Aug 25, 2008 2:22 PM in The Stranger || 3 replies
