Albert Camus’ The Stranger, Meursault, the main character, could be seen as immoral if he were judged based on his actions. However, through Camus’ use of a first person narrative, we begin to understand Meursault as not just an immoral person, but frankly an indifferent one. Meursault seems to symbolize the universe, therefore we understand that the universe is not always evil, but instead a place of indifference. While researching about Camus’ life, I realized that Camus and Meursault relate more than you can imagine.
In the beginning, Meursault is seen as an evil man. He doesn’t show any sort of grief at his mother’s funeral. Instead, his reaction to his mother’s death is peculiar. He doesn’t feel any sadness or grief, but instead it’s
In the beginning, Meursault is seen as an evil man. He doesn’t show any sort of grief at his mother’s funeral. Instead, his reaction to his mother’s death is peculiar. He doesn’t feel any sadness or grief, but instead it’s