Six. (part two)

Word Choice: Camus uses simple words to convey Meursault's simple thoughts. (which is irony kinda)

Sentence: Camus decides not to use long sentences for detailing, because Meursault does not think things in detail when he does not care.

Images: Camus describes the appearance of people more often than anything else, because the reader is not familiar with the physical characteristics of Meursault.

Symbols: Camus describes the sun negatively because usually it is beautiful, but in Meursault's eyes, it is something he cannot see the beauty in.

Figures of Speech: Camus creates Meursault as indifferent because this leaves an open interpretation about Meursault's character.

Rhetorical Devices: Camus starts each chapter with a short statement to convey a simplistic feeling of the book.

Patterns: Camus has brightness make Meursault uncomfortable because that is a strong adjective, and Camus is unable to reflect this strength through Meursault's character.

Narrator: Camus uses first person narration to show a non-reachable destination for the reader to get very close with Meursault.

Structure: Camus uses past tense because using present tense is very active, and Camus wants to keep a deactiveness quality with Meursault.

Six

Word Choice:
The majority of the book is in everyday language, with few complicated words.
-Why does Camus choose to use simple words?

Sentences:
Camus uses short and long sentences, both of which are not too descriptive most of the time.
Why does Camus vary his sentence lengths widely throughout The Stranger?

Images:
It is popular for Camus to use the weather (the heat) a lot.
Why does Camus choose to use images to appeal to the sense of touch?

Symbols:
Camus frequently refers to the sun and the heat.
- What purpose does Camus have to use symbols of the sun and heat?

Figures of Speech:
Camus often describes Meursault's thoughts, almost in a rambling way.
-Why does Camus use fillers when describing Meursault's thoughts?

Rhetorical Devices:
Meursault seems to be the only character like him.
-What is Camus's purpose for creating Meursault the only character like that (lacking emotion)?

Patterns:
Even after the funeral, Maman's funeral keeps coming up.
- Why does Camus continue to mention Maman's funeral throughout the novel?

Narrators:
It is first person narration.
- How does using Meursault as the narrator effect the novel?

Chronology:
There is no time Constancy throughout The Stranger.
- Why does Camus not keep a consistent time frame day-to-day throughout the novel?

Five

I wrote my philosophy based on the expressions I notice about myself, and my religion. My philosophy contradicts the book, and it does effect my reading. I find the book so much more interesting because of that. I think differently than Meursault, but I am not bugged by it at all, I just like it more. I feel like I am reading something obscure, because I don't know anyone like this, or experience anyone with the same views as him. When I am reading I just smile and think "Really, that's so cool!"- I wouldn't think that.

Four

Sun:

"the day, already bright with sun, hit me like a slap in the face." (47)
- Meursault, (here) sees the sun as blinding. Uncomfortable for him.

"we stood there motionless in the sun" (54)
- The sun is the strongest thing. They could be doing much more but the only noticeable thing is the sun.

"the sun was overpowering." & "The whole time there was nothing but the sun and silence" (55)
- Both of these show that the sun is very powerful over the day. It is the most noticeable thing, very strong, and it is "overpowering".

"throbbing in the sun" (58)
- Again, the sun is uncomfortable.


*other symbol coming soon*

Three

Levelism

• Balance and Vision: This is essential for everything. (Example; sports. You need good balance and good vision). This is for both long-term and short-term.
• Things in Moderation: Everything is better in moderation, (example; food, people). This also influences balance. Too much of anything is not good.
• God is the creator of the Earth, and everything in it: He is all-knowing. He has a plan for everyone, but every person has the power to adjust their plan God has created. It is human nature to doubt God, and is not a sin.
• Though some believe in different religions (than I), religion is a comfort zone to prepare one for the Afterlife.
• Coincidences do not exist: Everything has a purpose. Even something that may seem insignificant, it may be God's humor or a small deed to one, (example: having the same favorite cookie as your bff, the reason is to create a good day, or to put a smile on one's face).
• The Bronze Rule: Treat others the way they want to be treated. I do not believe in the Golden Rule. (Example: Someone wants sticks thrown at them, do not deny them if you wouldn't want sticks thrown at you- they do, so give them what they want).
• Perception is Reality: How one sees things is how it is (for them). Power of the mind; (example; if you think you are having a good day; you are).
• Every human to human encounter leaves an impression: No matter how little the encounter, each person one encounters influences them in some way.
• One can not judge another by their problems: Everyone has problems, and each problem effects each person in a different way. No one can know the extent of an effect of a problem of another person.

Two

Meursault does a series of actions which seem to be out of routine and custom. He attends his mothers funeral and is constantly stating that he feels he should..., or he feels guilty..., or he feels it's custom to... and so on. This gives a sense of a lack of emotion, that nothing he has done so far has much meaning to him, and he has no sense to think about his effects of his future. Camus does this to get the reader questioning Meursault, because the reader is not emotionally connected to him (yet).

One (The Stranger)

The first, first passage, is much more formal than the other. This conveys a respectful and sympathetic character. As opposed to the other passage, where the character seems more informal, less respectful, and less sympathetic. The character in the first passage uses formal words and formal language, "I cant be sure" (as opposed to "I don't know"), "Which leaves the matter doubtful" (as opposed to "That doesn't mean anything")...etc.