1. Camus's Characterization of Meursault in The Outsider
... it matter that Marie had a new Meursault to kiss?"" (Camus 75), demonstrating his unorthodox views of romantic affairs being disconnected with the people involved in the relationship; the individuals are interchangeable and the interest is placed on the relationship itself. The person he kisses and swims with could easily be anybody other than Marie, and this outlook is antithetical to those of Marie, since ... and sympathize with him. When faced with issues of morality, Meursault's extreme individuality leaves him vulnerable to judgement from both the readers and the other characters i...
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