The Stranger Meursault
How does Meursault manifest the belief that much of life is absurd?
In the stranger, Albert Camus makes his existential disposition quite apparent through his protagonist, Meursault. Meursault describes social situations and his emotions with short, concise, direct sentences leading the reader to believe that he does not care much for life outside the physical aspects. This lack of emotion is countered by descriptive details and great care for Meursault's physical condition. Right out of the gate, we see that Meursault is "not all there". His first words to the reader are, "Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe, I don't know." These words are tossed about with such a casual tone, it seems as though Meursault is talking about something
In the stranger, Albert Camus makes his existential disposition quite apparent through his protagonist, Meursault. Meursault describes social situations and his emotions with short, concise, direct sentences leading the reader to believe that he does not care much for life outside the physical aspects. This lack of emotion is countered by descriptive details and great care for Meursault's physical condition. Right out of the gate, we see that Meursault is "not all there". His first words to the reader are, "Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe, I don't know." These words are tossed about with such a casual tone, it seems as though Meursault is talking about something