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by Albert Camus

Camus was influenced by a diverse collection of foreign authors and philosophies in the 1930s. The mood of nihilism was high. Nietzsche and Dostoyevsky had remained significant in thought since the turn of the century. German phenomenology was flowing into France. Sartre was struggling against the…

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compare chapter 2( meeting Marie) to chapter 1 ( the funeral). How do these two chapters contrast?
Posted by naima s #251529
Last updated by: Aslan on May 19, 2012 4:50 AM
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What answer does Meusault offer for killing the Arab. How Does this response an example of absurdism?
Posted by heather g #246345
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 26, 2012 4:30 PM
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when meursault encounters the lone arab, he is once againg overcome by sun's heat. what event does the heat force him to recall?
Posted by oneisha e #245675
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 24, 2012 11:23 AM
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neither the magistrate nor the lawyer are given namesby the author. what could be a reason why camus chose not to give them names?
Posted by yashira g #245199
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 22, 2012 4:15 PM
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Who is Raymond Sintes? What is "the word around the neighborhood" regarding Raymond?
Posted by zeinab b #243313
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 14, 2012 7:04 PM
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In part 1 of the stranger name specific evidence that show hedonism based off Meursault.
Posted by zeinab b #243313
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 14, 2012 4:25 PM
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In The Stranger part 1 describe specific textual evidence that link together his action and comments to alienation, nihilism, radical freedom (imdividualism). hedonism(a response to existentialism), existence precedes essence
Posted by zeinab b #243313
Last updated by: zeinab b #243313 on Apr 14, 2012 2:57 PM
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what are some characteristics of the robot lady
Posted by alexis j #196869
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 14, 2012 2:29 PM
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In The Stranger what are 3 of Meursault's last thoughts of the burial?
Posted by zeinab b #243313
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 14, 2012 1:11 PM
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What doIn "The Stranger", Camus uses symbolism when he states "There was the same dazzling red glare," and "with every blade of light"? What is being inferred?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 02, 2012 9:23 PM
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In "The Stranger", what is symbolic about Meursault's statement, "The blazing sand looked red to me now." ?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 02, 2012 9:19 PM
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In "The Stranger", in Chapter 6, what do Marie, Meursault and Masson embark upon?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 02, 2012 8:21 PM
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In "The Stranger" What does Meursault choose to do on Sunday? What does this demonstrate about his character?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 01, 2012 9:45 PM
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In "The Stranger", what does Meursault mean when he says, "It occurred to me....really, nothing had changed."?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 01, 2012 9:44 PM
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In "The Stranger", On pg. 21, what hint is the reader given as to where Meursault lives?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Apr 01, 2012 6:58 AM
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In "The Stranger", how do they reach the church? how long does it take? how is the casket transported?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 31, 2012 10:50 PM
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In "The Stranger", what is the purpose of holding a vigil? How long does it last?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 31, 2012 10:39 PM
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In "The Stranger", what is Meursault's dream-like experience beginning on page 9? What is happening?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 31, 2012 8:36 PM
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In "The Stranger", where is the caretaker from? What is his age?
Posted by Aubrie L #240559
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 31, 2012 5:54 PM
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considering the cases presented by both the deffense and prosecution ,doyou think meusalt should be given the death penalty?
Posted by selinda r #229693
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 21, 2012 2:09 AM
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What happens to salamano's dog? how does salamano react?
Posted by larry b #237945
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 19, 2012 7:41 PM
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how does Meursault first react when the examining magistrate questions him? what stops him short of shaking the magistrate's hand?
Posted by nana j #237545
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 18, 2012 12:09 PM
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based on what Raymond says at the trial, do you believe he did all he could to help Meursault?
Posted by michelle b #234717
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 05, 2012 9:15 AM
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why did camus include the story about the czechoslovakian?does it connect to meursaults situation, or the theme of existentialism?
Posted by selinda r #229693
Last updated by: Roskolnikov on Mar 03, 2012 6:51 PM
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mersualt is an immoral, unfeeling character without emotions
Posted by ivan p #232157
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 23, 2012 6:11 AM
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