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Why Is Meursault Considered A Menace To Society
Throughout The Stranger by Albert Camus, the protagonist, Meursault, is worried about being judged. The reader does not realize that Camus sets us up to constantly judge Meursault. Meursault is very analytical and can seem to be insensitive at times. However, Meursault’s actions can be taken many different ways. The ending leaves the reader to give a final judgment on whether Meursault is a menace to society or not. Meursault should not have received the death sentence because he was judged for his behavior leading up to his crime, not the murder itself. Meursault is always emotionally detached from his situation. This begins with the death of his mother. Meursault understands that everyone will die eventually and does not show much emotion.
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