The stranger

Note Description

"The Stranger" by Albert Camus follows Meursault, an emotionally detached man living in Algeria. After attending his mother's funeral, he returns to his mundane life, forming a relationship with Marie, but remains indifferent to emotional connections.Meursault befriends Raymond, who gets him involved in a conflict with an Arab man. In a moment of existential crisis on the beach, Meursault kills the Arab. His trial focuses more on his character and emotional detachment than the murder itself, leading to his conviction.In prison, he confronts a chaplain, rejecting the notion of finding meaning in life. Ultimately, Meursault embraces the absurdity of existence and accepts his fate, realizing that life is inherently meaningless. The novel explores themes of absurdism, isolation, and the nature of morality.

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