The Outsider

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Novel | Albert Camus

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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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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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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Write a Short Note on Meursault's Realization of the Absurdity of Life.

Write a short note on Meursault's realisation of the absurdity of life. [NU: 2017] ★★★ Or, How does Camus, in his “The Outsider,” attempt to portray the absurdity of man's existenc...
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Write in Brief About Meursault's Trial

Write in brief about Meursault's trial.  Meursault’s trial in “The Outsider” (1942) is less about the murder. He committed more to society’s judgment of his character and beliefs....
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Write a Short Note on Meursault's Realization of the Absurdity of Life.

Write a short note on Meursault's realisation of the absurdity of life. [NU: 2017] ★★★ Or, How does Camus, in his “The Outsider,” attempt to portray the absurdity of man's existenc...
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Discuss the European–Arab relation in Camus' novel “The Outsider/ The Stranger” 

Discuss the European–Arab relation in Camus' novel “The Outsider/ The Stranger”[NU: 2019]  Albert Camus (1913–1960) set “The Outsider” (1942) in French-colonial Algiers. The Europe...
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What Message do you Get From “The Outsider?”

What message do you get from “The Outsider?” [NU: 2018] ★★★ Albert Camus’s (1913–1960) “The Outsider” (1942) gives a powerful message about life. The hero Meursault lives in Algier...
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What conflict do you notice in the relationship between Meursault and Marie?

What conflict do you notice in the relationship between Meursault and Marie? [NU: 2021] Albert Camus (1913–1960) in “The Outsider” (1942) shows the conflict between love and indiff...
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