The Stranger | Part 1, Chapter 2: Summary and Analysis

New Character:
Marie Cardona: a former typist at Meursault’s office

Summary
On Saturday, the day after his mother’s funeral, Meursault wakes up feeling exhausted from his trip to the nursing home. He decides to go swimming, and at the local pool he meets Marie Cardona, a young woman who used to work at Meursault’s office. Meursault and Marie enjoy swimming together and playing in the water. Meursault is attracted to Marie. He falls asleep on a raft, his head resting on her lap.

Later, Meursault asks Marie to go to a movie with him. They agree...



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