Albert
Camus – The Outsider
Marie,
Raymond, Salamano and Masson – how do their stories help fill in the background
to
the
end of part 1?
Uses
the following edition and translation: Camus, Albert (Joseph Laredo
translation). The Outsider.
London,
Penguin Books, 2000
Awarded:
Grade 7
Marie,
Raymond, Salamano and Masson each have a story to tell and all their stories
contribute to
forming
the background image of the climax at the end of part 1.
Marie
represents Meursault’s temporary sensual experiences. She is the source from
whom he receive
the
temporary sensualities of fun, love and sex. Meursault’s relationship with
Marie is not a type of
relationship
made to last. The relationship is built only physical attraction and not any
love or respect
