Analysis Of The Absurd - 1184 Words

The Absurd It is safe to say the idea of absurdism can be linked to meaningless, and other such words that express a destination without the means to there and vice versa. In Camus’ famous fictional novel, he shows how one’s perception of life can be effected when faced with death. The Stranger reflects Camus’ philosophical stance on absurdism. There is no truth, no certainty, or any unwavering, non-relative laws in life. There is no sense in pursuing impossibilities. But if life is in a sense pointless, why continue living? It seems as if Meursault does not want himself to be happy. This can be assumed from reading the text. More specifically from chapter six of the Stranger on pages forty-seven through fifty- nine. He could have had new job which would have paid substantially more in Paris, a loving girlfriend whom wanted to marry him despite his flaws, and seemingly reliable and trustworthy friends. Meursault had so many doors open for him filled with opportunities but he throws all his chances of happiness away once he murders the Arab man on the beach. Existence can be categorized as standing out or doing something that sets you aside from others and the environment. Meursault’s only desire was to be free from hope because hope meant that there was a disconnection between who he should’ve been and who he actually was. His only wish was to almost blend into his environment or in other words become invisible to society so he didn’t have to be who the rest of the worldShow MoreRelatedAnalysis Of Absurd By Albert Camus1649 Words   |  7 Pagesremains—what is the point? 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