Free College Essays - Indifference in The Stranger by Albert Camus :: The Stranger The Outsider

Indifference in CamusThe Stranger (The Outsider) Albert Camus novel, The Stranger, examines what happens to a dormant man when mixed in a murder. During the trial of the principal(prenominal) character, Meursault, the prosecutor examines Meursaults normal behavior as callous and cold. In order for the prosecutor to have a case in the commentators take care, Camus must create the past that the trial calls for. Camus shows a passive man, and the way that he deals with normal life occurrences. Camus must create a portrait of tranquillity. When Meursault is talking to Raymond Sintes, a neighbor of his, Raymond tells his tales of violence and asks Meursault for advice. Meursault seems withdrawn during his sentence with Raymond. Raymond had actually asked Meursault into his room so that he may ask Meursaults opinion because I was a man, I knew about things, I could inspection and repair him out, and then wed be pals. (Camus, 29) Meursault stay quiet in the conversation, alone ev entually does speak up I didnt say anything, and he asked me once again if I wanted to be pals. I said it was mulct with me he seemed pleased. (Camus, 29) It really made no difference to Meursault if he was declared as a friend of Raymonds or not. The way that Meursault does not contribute to the conversation and that it is just fine with him to be friends creates an construe of indifference. This image continues to grow as Raymond continues to talk to Meursault. Raymond goes on to tell of his problems with women, and Meursault still remains silent. After his Raymonds confessions are over he once again thanks Meursault for being a pal I didnt mind being his pal, and he seemed set on it. (Camus, 33) Once again, Meursaults military position makes it seem that he doesnt really care if he is Raymonds pal. It has no effect of him, but it will help out Raymond, so hell be his pal. When Meursault is asked to deal with serious relationship questions and issues, he shows his indifferenc e again. Because Meursault becomes romantically involved with Marie, she eventually asks him if he loves her, I told her it didnt pixilated anything but that I didnt think so. (Camus, 35) This seems to be a real cold response to a question that is taken seriously, but M was telling the truth. It didnt really matter to him.