- Why are the Arabs barely described, and why do minor details make up most of the description?
- Why does Meursault shoot the man not only once, but four more times?
- What purpose(s) does Masson have in the novel if he is a minor character but is heavily described?
- How come the beach becomes menacing and harsh after Meursault eats lunch?
- What effects do the heavily described natural elements (sun, sky, ocean, etc.) have upon the story/theme?
- Why did Camus choose a beach setting for Meursault to shoot the Arab? Why not the countryside or somewhere else?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Stranger Journal #4
Six Insightful Questions about Chapter 6 of The Stranger:
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6) The beach is used a lot throughout the novel, isn't it? It seems like Mersault shows more emotion in general whenever he is there. Camus describes Mersault in a way that makes it seem like Mersault experiences his happiest moments while at the beach, but then contrasts it with the whole mess he gets himself into with the Arab. I haven't given it so much thought as to figure out why, but maybe you'll be able to derive something from my interpretation.
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