... constantly thinking of something else, and never lives in the moment. One could argue that this is just his way of coping with the situation, but if were one to read the entire novel, this would no longer be a belief as Mersault is this way with everything. The second theme that is said to play a significant role in Mersault's exile is ... that everybody dies one day. Although both of the themes of loss and retrieval may seem like they play a role in Mersault's exile in the story, if one was to read between the lines, it would become obvious that neither play a role in his exile. Mersau...

• Word Count: 1088
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Fall in college and thought it one of the best explorations of a single character I have ever or will ever read. Unfortunately, my paper on the work was less well received. In fact, it was given a mark of "C" with the advice that I pay closer attention to the story. To this day I ... ...

• Word Count: 485
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... scrutinize man's uprisings to strive for something better. As a whole, the works of Camus consistently evokes a certain sense of awe at the logically impeccable and intellectually brilliant manner with which books such as this were produced. While one can occasionally get bogged down in the multitude of ostensibly historical references, his steady and sure methodology ensures that there is eventual escape ... ...

• Word Count: 945
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Graduate

... they have finally settled a new, successful life, Gregor ceases to feel needed. Thus, the influence of his parents is the eventual death of him. Looking at the denouements of these books, one can see how both the death of Meursalt and Gregor are initially the result of either a bad up-bringing or just mistreatment from their parents. Perhaps if Meursalt's mother ... ...

• Word Count: 1172
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In considering Camus? philosophies and beliefs, I think The Plague is an essential read. Compared with my other exposure to him, it seems to be his only work where he provides both the question and answer of life (as he sees it). In The ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... feeling enlightened. I agreed with the philosophical ideas expressed, although I don't know if I can fully grasp the concept. I would recommend this book to other readers because it is a quick but intense read. "I laid my heart open to the benign indifference of the universe. To feel it "so made me realize that I'd been happy, and that I was happy still" (154)....

• Word Count: 554
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