Since the people form judgement on Meursault's actions this will prove to hurt him at his trial. .
In addition to the townspeople judging Meursault because he sent his mother away, the townspeople continue to dislike him because he showed lack of emotion during her funeral. Which, again, goes back to the way people perceive an individual should live their life. In society crying is associated with a funeral, so therefore it is considered unusual, especially if a parent passes on, that an individual not cry during this period of time. The people of Algiers believe that since Meursault showed no emotions during his mother's funeral he was a cold heartless man and showed no respect for his mother. This is another point that the prosecutors will try to stress during the trial. .
Another instance of how Meursault treated people differently was with Marie. Most people would believe that he was uncaring toward Marie, but Marie was willing to accept Meursault for who he truly was. For instance, Meursault makes it obviously clear that he does not believe he is in love with Marie. This hurts Marie a little, but she is deeply in love with him and asks Meursault to marry her anyway. His response was that if she wants to get married then they would. Meursault liked the idea of being with Marie because her company made him happy, but he was not an individual that got attached to another person. .
In all of Meursault's relationships he shows a lack of affection. Another example is that, he could care less whether he was a friend with Raymond or not. And then Raymond becomes a friend just to hang out with. Even though he does not completely agree with Raymond's actions he still uses Raymond as a source of entertainment or a way to pass his time. Meursault does however write a letter for Raymond to get Raymond's ex-girlfriend to come back to him. Only for Raymond to abuse her. Meursault knew Raymond's intentions and still wrote this letter.
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