In the novel , The Stranger, by: Albert Camus creates an existentialist character Meursault, who many find odd and detached. Meursault relies on himself instead of religion or faith. As Meursault story goes on it leads him into trouble; however, he doesn’t seem to be overly bothered about it. Meursault by some of his comments almost seems to be apathetic. Many individuals presume people without religion, faith or spiritually have a dark soul. Existentialism is the approach that emphasizes the existence of individual person. That each individual not society or religion is responsible for giving themselves their own meaning to life.
Meursault's receives a telegram, “Mother deceased. Funeral tomorrow. Faithfully yours. That doesn’t mean anything. (3) Meursault receives this telegram and he seemed more bothered about talking to his boss and traveling than losing his mom. Simply, because she was dead and being dead she was just gone. It seemed like …show more content…
Meursault believes being truthful at all times. Meursault's ‘love’ life involves a woman named Marie, by becoming completely honest it oddly didn’t affect their relationship. Meursault said “she wanted to know if I love her. I answered the same way like last time, it didn’t mean anything. I probably didn’t love her.” (41) His honesty would have left many women frazzled enough to leave the man but strangely, Marie didn’t they had a fun romantic friendship. Fast forward to another pal Raymond. Raymond is the guy that ends up in situations that lead to trouble and trouble they find. Raymond and Meursault end up at the beach through a friend. They meet up with some troublemakers. Meursault ends up killing a guy by shooting him with a revolver….And it was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness. (59) Meursault's life takes a drastic turn. Leaving him in court for a hearing. His odd behavior had his lawyer worried about the outcome of the
Meursault's receives a telegram, “Mother deceased. Funeral tomorrow. Faithfully yours. That doesn’t mean anything. (3) Meursault receives this telegram and he seemed more bothered about talking to his boss and traveling than losing his mom. Simply, because she was dead and being dead she was just gone. It seemed like …show more content…
Meursault believes being truthful at all times. Meursault's ‘love’ life involves a woman named Marie, by becoming completely honest it oddly didn’t affect their relationship. Meursault said “she wanted to know if I love her. I answered the same way like last time, it didn’t mean anything. I probably didn’t love her.” (41) His honesty would have left many women frazzled enough to leave the man but strangely, Marie didn’t they had a fun romantic friendship. Fast forward to another pal Raymond. Raymond is the guy that ends up in situations that lead to trouble and trouble they find. Raymond and Meursault end up at the beach through a friend. They meet up with some troublemakers. Meursault ends up killing a guy by shooting him with a revolver….And it was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness. (59) Meursault's life takes a drastic turn. Leaving him in court for a hearing. His odd behavior had his lawyer worried about the outcome of the