The story takes place when Meursault learns of his mother's death. When he goes to her funeral he has no emotions of sadness or grief. He was asked if he wanted to view the body. He said no, and instead, smokes and drinks coffee in front of the coffin. He then encounters Marie, a former employee of his firm. “There is not love of life without despair about life.” “Since we're all going to die, it's obvious that when and how don't matter.”
― Albert Camus, The Stranger
― Albert Camus, The Stranger
The two become closer, go swimming, watch a comedy movie, and begin to have a sexual relationship, even tho that his mother's funeral took place the day before. In the next few days, he helps his friend and neighbour, Raymond Sintes, get back
― Albert Camus, The Stranger
― Albert Camus, The Stranger
The two become closer, go swimming, watch a comedy movie, and begin to have a sexual relationship, even tho that his mother's funeral took place the day before. In the next few days, he helps his friend and neighbour, Raymond Sintes, get back