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The trial continues. For a while, Meursault is interested in listening to other people talk about him. For once, he is tempted to speak in his own defense, but his lawyer advises him not to say anything. Gradually, he begins to lose interest in what the judges and lawyers are saying about him.
When the prosecutor delivers his closing argument, Meursault grows weary of listening to him. The only thing that interests him are the man’s elaborate gestures and occasional loud tirades. The prosecutor describes Meursault’s background, his relationships with Marie...
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