Summary
Albert Camus's The Stranger presents a profound exploration of existential themes through the detached and indifferent perspective of its protagonist, Meursault. This narrative challenges conventional notions of meaning, morality, and social expectations, inviting readers to confront the absurdity of human existence and the arbitrary nature of societal judgment.
- Existential Detachment: Meursault’s emotional indifference highlights the existentialist idea that life lacks inherent meaning, and human reactions are often arbitrary.
- Absurdity of Life: The novel emphasizes the conflict between humans' desire for meaning and the universe’s silent indifference.
- Critique of Social Norms: Society...
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