The Stranger Quotes by Albert Camus - Goodreads
Here, Camus performs a stunning reversal: the stranger becomes the one most deeply connected to the truth. Meursault accepts the absurdity of existence, the certainty of death, and the indifference of the universe. He is no longer a stranger to the world—he is at home in its meaninglessness. The crowd’s hate would be the final confirmation that he refused their lies. albert camus estrangeiro top
: Anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or questioned the "point" of social conventions will find a reflection of themselves in Meursault. Conclusion: Embracing the Indifference The Stranger Quotes by Albert Camus - Goodreads
Camus uses the sun as a symbol of the indifferent universe. It beats down on Meursault, blinding him and causing a physical reaction that leads to the trigger pull. The murder is not a premeditated act of malice, but a collision between a man and the overwhelming, crushing weight of existence. The sun creates a "field of luminous glare" where Meursault loses his agency, acting almost as an automaton. This act severs his connection to society, propelling him into the judicial machine. The crowd’s hate would be the final confirmation