In the book The Stranger by Camus, the sun symbolizes Meursault's realization of life in order to convey the target that his life is meaningless, hopeless, and that he is existing without living. ... In the story, the character gives the readers imagery of how the sunlight caught his attention, "All around me there was still the same glowing countryside flooded with sunlight. ... In the story the main character tells the reader about how he's living life day by day and not really connecting it to the world. ... In the book The Stranger by Camus, he uses the sun to symbolize Me...

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In most of his novels, all of his characters are extension of his own views. ... Camus published his novel The Stranger, to provide an example of the absurd. ... In this novel, Camus tries to portray a character who fills his days with usual diversions while erasing all meaning and significance of everyday activities. Camus character, Meursault in the novel impulsively chooses to exclude meaning and purpose in his behaviors because they are conflicting to him. ... Camus portrays us here with a character with common situations that we can understand without showing any emotions, or feelings i...

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I find the meaning of life is a combination of things such as having morals, respect for yourself and others, and character. ... This foundation is gradually built during the person's growth as an individual and consists of attributes and morals that define the person's character. If the person has a good character than he can succeed in life and attain happiness as well, but if the person doesn't have a good character or is lacking in morals then yes he can achieve material success but he will not be truly happy nor will he have peace within his mind or heart. ... Social resp...

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Desire is a fact of life and a driving force in the lives of Williams' characters. ... "Whoever you are "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers- Blanche's final comment is ironic for two reasons. ... Secondly, Blanche's dependence on the kindness of strangers' rather than on herself is the reason why she has not fared well in life. In truth, strangers have been kind only in exchange for sex. Otherwise, strangers like Stanley, Mitch, and the people of Laurel have denied Blanche the sympathy she deserves. ...

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A very distinctive character found in this novel is Vardaman, mainly because he represents the innocence that the other characters lack. ... Vardaman logically blames Peabody for his mother's death because he was the only stranger that entered the house until that moment. ... These characteristics, combined with his logical reactions, help to create a unique character in the novel that adds to the complexity of the Bundren family and it gives the novel a source of sarcasm and comic relief. ...

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First of all from my understanding she is amongst strangers, from what I understand she was not aware of the fact that her son was gay and had a boyfriend (or that he had AIDS) and therefore never met Page 1 Cal or his family, she may be feeling vulnerable and perhaps shy. ... It also seems that Andre's mother's silence allows the other character's to freely express themselves, though it does seem strange to me that she had nothing to say through-out or after Cal's speech towards the end of the play. ...

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The main character and drowned man, Esteban, moves the townspeople to a more gladdened atmosphere. ... The women "with compassion," prepare Esteban's body, a complete stranger, for burial at sea. ... Heroes establish the quality of character people desire. In "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World," Marquez places an untraditional twist on the hero character, Esteban. Marquez's unconventional writing techniques shows as he writes the hero as a lifeless character. ...

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Camus, for example, developed Meursault as a character who chooses to act indifferent without taking into consideration objective standards or universal sentiment. ... Muersault as well as Bazarov in The Stranger and Fathers and Sons were both sentenced to death because of their distinct beliefs and choices. ...

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Although strangers are unaware of his morals and only see him for his success, all those closest to him are revolted to see the monster he has become. The few words Simcha meant to inspire Duddy with are the cause of his deterioration of his character. ... Simcha grew up respected for his wisdom and character, not riches. ...

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The story is told by the alternating thoughts of the three main characters, and we accompany them while they rediscover what they know about death, while gradually strengthening their relationship to the other characters. ... Although the characters' relationships to their lost ones are of equal significance, their various levels of understanding dramatically alters their perspectives on their losses. ... Millie shares her understanding of abstract concepts with Karl, as well as many strangers/friends she meets along the way. ... Davis' narrative shifts between the three characters, ...

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She personifies the character of death and then dramatizes the experience: Death is portrayed as a genteel friend who "kindly" stops to take to her grave." ... Death "kindly" comes to get her, knowing that she keeps herself busy. 2 Lines 3-4- The third passenger in the coach is a silent, mysterious stranger. ...

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"The Outsider," also known as "The Stranger," is a novel by Albert Camus that was published in 1942. The novel is based on the life of Meursault – an Algerian who supposedly killed an Arab whom who he recognized while in French Algiers. Throughout the novel, Camus focuses strongly on the fundament...

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Both of the lead characters are different from the rest; both are hermits in their own separate ways, and their views on our world are accordingly diverse. ... The symbolism of death is most obvious, ranging from the skeleton-like exotic stranger (pg.198-99) encountered in the opening, to the gondolier (pg. 215-17), evidently embodying Charon, ferryman of the Styx in Hades. ... While both of the main characters let the pursuit of artistic feats encourage them in their doings, their roads differ. ...

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