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What is the meaning of this quote: 'Mother died today. Or maybe yesterday, I don't know.'?
Illustrates Meursault's detachment and emotional indifference.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'It was because of the sun.'?
Highlights the absurdity of Meursault's explanation for his actions, shifting blame to external forces.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'I felt that I had been wrong to talk so much about feelings to a man who wore a uniform.'?
Shows Meursault's realization of the societal expectations and his inability to conform.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'As if that blind rage had washed me clean, rid me of hope; for the first time, in that long night, I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world.'?
Represents Meursault's acceptance of the absurdity of existence and finding peace in indifference.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'I may not have been sure about what really interested me, but I was absolutely sure about what didn't.'?
Reveals Meursault's rejection of societal norms and expectations, focusing on his personal disinterests.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'In our society, any man who doesn't cry at his mother's funeral is liable to be condemned to death.'?
Highlights the societal pressure to conform and the consequences of deviating from expected emotional responses.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'I told him that people never change their lives, that in any case one life was as good as another and that I wasn't dissatisfied with mine at all.'?
Illustrates Meursault's fatalistic view of life and his contentment with his detached existence.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'If something is going to happen to me, I want to be there.'?
Shows Meursault's desire to experience life fully, even if it means facing unpleasant or difficult situations.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'To stay or to go, it amounted to the same thing.'?
Reflects Meursault's sense of indifference and the lack of inherent meaning in his choices.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world.'?
Shows Meursault's acceptance of the world's lack of inherent meaning, leading to a sense of peace.
What are the characteristics of Existentialism?
Emphasizes individual freedom, responsibility, and the search for meaning in a meaningless world.
What are the characteristics of Absurdism?
Focuses on the conflict between humanity's search for meaning and the inherent meaninglessness of the universe.
What are the characteristics of Modernism?
Characterized by a rejection of traditional values, experimentation with form, and a sense of disillusionment.
What are the characteristics of Realism?
Aims to depict life as it is, focusing on everyday experiences and ordinary people.
What are the characteristics of Romanticism?
Emphasizes emotion, imagination, and the individual's connection to nature.
What are the characteristics of Naturalism?
Depicts humans as products of their environment, subject to deterministic forces.
What are the characteristics of Surrealism?
Explores the unconscious mind, dreams, and irrationality.
What are the characteristics of the Beat Generation?
Rejects mainstream American culture, emphasizing spontaneity, nonconformity, and artistic expression.
What are the characteristics of Postmodernism?
Challenges traditional conventions, embraces irony, and questions the existence of objective truth.
What are the characteristics of Gothic Literature?
Features elements of horror, mystery, and the supernatural, often set in dark and decaying environments.
What are the key traits of Meursault?
Detached, indifferent, apathetic, honest, and existential.
What are the key traits of Marie?
Carefree, sensual, supportive, and uncomplicated.
What are the key traits of Raymond Sintès?
Violent, manipulative, and self-centered.
What are the key traits of Meursault's mother?
Quiet, elderly, and somewhat distant from Meursault.
What are the key traits of the Chaplain?
Persistent, religious, and judgmental.
What are the key traits of the Examining Magistrate?
Inquisitive, determined to understand Meursault, and somewhat frustrated by his apathy.
What are the key traits of Celeste?
Loyal, supportive, and a friend to Meursault.
What are the key traits of Salamano?
Lonely, eccentric, and attached to his dog.
What are the key traits of the Arab?
Remains largely undefined, serving as a catalyst for Meursault's actions.
What are the key traits of the Prosecutor?
Dramatic, theatrical, and determined to portray Meursault as a monster.