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  In "The Stranger", how does a specific death scene helps to illuminate the meaning of the work as a whole?

  Posted by ale222 on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:29 PM

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  why didnt Meursault defend himself at the trail?

  Posted by djames5 on Nov 5, 2009 at 09:07 AM

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  1. Is Albert Camus' reconstruction of the sisyphus myth appropriate to Meursault's situcation? how and why? what is the myth about?

  Posted by djames5 on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:30 AM

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  Why is the sun so important to the novel?

  Posted by djames5 on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:49 PM

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  What is the role of chance and agency in The Stranger?

  Posted by sparknoteskid on Oct 25, 2009 at 05:24 PM

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  What are the social ll(s) in "The Stranger" by Albert Camus?

  Posted by darkblueflower on Oct 20, 2009 at 06:42 PM

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  In the novel The stranger by Albert Camus, what is Mersaults idea of the after life?

  Posted by hurleysurferac19 on Sep 17, 2009 at 02:19 PM

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  What is clear thesis for the book  and the characterization of Meursault or a theme (commentary on life or philosophical idea and two controls.

  Posted by dana17 on Aug 19, 2009 at 06:18 PM

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  What is the true reason/driving force that moves Meursault to shoot the arab on the beach?

  Posted by need2know on Aug 12, 2009 at 06:06 PM

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  In the outsider, why wasnt anyone interested in his case intially?

  Posted by zaimode on May 14, 2009 at 11:07 AM

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  How does Camus' The Stranger (L'Etrange) develop his philosophy of existentialism?

  Posted by priyo on Mar 31, 2009 at 11:10 PM

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  What words would best describe the main character's tone in The Stranger by Albert Camus?

  Posted by sharonica1 on Mar 31, 2009 at 07:44 AM

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  In the novel The Stranger, is Mersault a hero?

  Posted by yomomma on Mar 12, 2009 at 08:04 PM

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  alienation in the outsider,please a note

  Posted by krishnakumarlal on Mar 12, 2009 at 08:54 AM

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  What is ironic about Meursault wanting to say something in his own defense in "The Stranger"?

  Posted by iget1biglolo on Dec 10, 2008 at 01:04 PM

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  In "The Stranger", what is ironic about Mersault's relationship with the chaplain and what is Mersaults view of the afterlife?

  Posted by nursebella on Nov 14, 2008 at 04:07 PM

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  In "The Stranger", what do we learn of Meursault's work, his attitude towards it and towards promotion?

  Posted by dangerxdan on Nov 14, 2008 at 06:25 AM

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  What is the symbolic nature of the trip to the sea in "The Stranger"?

  Posted by nursebella on Nov 10, 2008 at 06:28 PM

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  In "The Stranger", what is the importance of Mersault's "watching" the townspeople?

  Posted by nursebella on Nov 8, 2008 at 04:03 PM

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  What is the significance of the setting in "The Outsider" a.k.a. "The Stranger"?

  Posted by gofish on Sep 6, 2008 at 12:02 AM

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  In "The Stranger," Meursault is never given a first name, an age, or any physically defining features. What is the reason for this?

  Posted by walford on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:49 AM

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  What is an example of the world around Mersault being absurd in "The Stranger"?

  Posted by boosh14 on Jun 19, 2008 at 01:45 PM

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  How does Camus reveal that Marie is less aware of the state of the universe than Meursault?

  Posted by vadym on Apr 16, 2008 at 01:42 PM

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  What is the main shift in The Stranger?

  Posted by kristibelle on Mar 12, 2008 at 07:11 PM

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  What is the tone and mood of the writer in The Stranger?

  Posted by dimples on Mar 11, 2008 at 07:10 AM

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  What is the mood and tone of "The Stranger"?

  Posted by dawnie on Mar 2, 2008 at 08:22 PM

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  What is symbolic of Thomas Perez in The Stranger?

  Posted by curiousstudent on Feb 3, 2008 at 02:12 AM

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  What is the significance of Meursault paying a lot of attention towards the coffin room and the coffin caretaker?

  Posted by hamletdude on Feb 3, 2008 at 02:06 AM

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  What is the significance of Meursault not caring for important events like his mother's death in "The Stranger"?

  Posted by subliway on Jan 31, 2008 at 12:09 AM

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  If you had to recreaet the scene leading up to Meursault killing the arab what would be your version?

  Posted by sola22 on Dec 1, 2007 at 01:54 AM

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  What insights do we gain into Meursault's character judging from his interactions with Salamano and Raymond?

  Posted by laffy9 on Nov 26, 2007 at 08:46 PM

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  What are some of the basics of a psychoanalytic approach to The Stranger? What irony does Camus use?

  Posted by baby03505 on Mar 20, 2007 at 07:00 PM

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  What does Marie do when Meursault tells her about old Salamano and his dog?

  Posted by schoolgeek on Feb 10, 2007 at 09:52 AM