The Outsider

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Novel | Albert Camus

Comment on the trial scenes of The Outsider.

Comment on the trial scenes of The Outsider. Albert Camus’s (1913-1960) “The Outsider” (1942) tells the story of Meursault, a man who kills an Arab on a sunny beach and faces trial...
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How does Camus make his readers retain sympathy for Meursault despite his crime and lack of repentance?

How does Camus make his readers retain sympathy for Meursault despite his crime and lack of repentance? Albert Camus’s (1913-1960) The Outsider (1942) tells the story of Meursault,...
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Discuss Meursault's view of society in the novel The Outsider.

Discuss Meursault's view of society in the novel The Outsider. Or, “‘The Outsider’ shows how the conventions of a society can be tyrannical.” Give your views on this statement on t...
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Do you think that the title of The Outsider is justified?

Do you think that the title of The Outsider is justified? Albert Camus’s (1913–1960) most celebrated novel is “The Outsider” (1942). The novel is set in Algiers. Its hero is Meursa...
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What is Meursault's idea of an afterlife in “The Outsider”?

What is Meursault's idea of an afterlife in “The Outsider”? [NU: 2018] Albert Camus’s (1913–1960) “The Outsider” (1942) shows life as meaningless and absurd. The hero Meursault liv...
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What are the themes and motifs in“The Outsider” by Albert Camus?

What are the themes and motifs in “ The Outsider/ The Stranger” by Albert Camus? [NU: 2020] Albert Camus’s (1913–1960) “The Outsider” (1942) shows life as absurd. The hero Meursaul...
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What does the sun symbolize in “The Outsider?”

What does the sun symbolize in “The Outsider?” [NU: 2022] ★★★ Albert Camus (1913–1960) in “The Outsider” (1942) shows the power of nature. The sun is not only heat or light. It con...
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Discuss Camus’ symbolic use of light as you find in his novel.

Discuss Camus’ symbolic use of light as you find in his novel. [NU: 2021] Albert Camus (1913–1960) uses light as a symbol in “The Outsider” (1942). Light is not only physical but a...
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Discuss the character of Meursault in “The Outsider”.

Discuss the character of Meursault in detail. [NB: This question must show his view of society as well as his trial. This also must prove him as an existential and anti-hero. ★★★ ...
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Write an essay on Albert Camus’ treatment of alienation in “The Outsider.”

Write an essay on Albert Camus’ treatment of alienation in “The Outsider.” [NU: 2020] Or, write elaborately on Albert Camus' treatment of alienation in “The Outsider.” [NU: 2017] ★...
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Describe the significance of the title “The Outsider.”

Do you think that the title of “The Outsider” is justified? [NU: 2020] ★★★ Or, Describe the significance of the title “The Outsider.” [NU: 2018] Or, Justify the title of Camus’ nov...
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Comment on the trial scenes of The Outsider.

Comment on the trial scenes of The Outsider. Albert Camus’s (1913-1960) “The Outsider” (1942) tells the story of Meursault, a man who kills an Arab on a sunny beach and faces trial...
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