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- Title
Meaninglessness of Meursault's Life in Albert Camus's The Outsider.
- Authors
Ragapriya, S.
- Abstract
French literature is, generally speaking, literature written in the French language, particularly by citizens of France; it may also refer to literature written by people living in France who speak traditional languages of France other than French. The Outsider [UK version] (The Stranger US version) contains various components of Camus's absurdist philosophy. Meursault's life appearing to have no meaning in the grand spectrum of the universe is one component of this philosophy. Camus notes that since death is inevitable to all lives are therefore equally meaningless. Although Meursault believe in this ideology, it's not revealed until the Chaplin talks to him about life after death. Meursault's strong opposition towards Christianity shows his ideology. Meursault finally comes to a conclusion that having hope for sustained life only makes him believe that death is avoidable - hence, he believes he is liberated from these false hopes and all he has to do is enjoy the remaining days of his life.
- Subjects
OUTSIDER, The (Book : Camus); CAMUS, Albert, 1913-1960; IDEOLOGY; MEANINGLESSNESS (Philosophy); CHRISTIANITY; RELIGION
- Publication
Language in India, 2017, Vol 17, Issue 12, p281
- ISSN
1930-2940
- Publication type
Literary Criticism