From the absurdist point of view, Mersault from Camus novel, The Stranger, was freer inside of prison then he was outside in the world. Although he had the opportunity to go wherever he pleased before he was imprisoned, Mersault led a life of order and structure, which ultimately was emotionless and boring. However, once Mersault received Marie’s letter in jail he said, “from that day on I felt that I was at home in my cell and that my life was coming to a standstill there” (72). Home is a place where a person feels comfortable to live and be; therefore, if Mersault is willing to call his cell a home I believe he must be contempt. Along with this, I am convinced Mersault is freer mentally in prison because he does not have anyone pressuring
