The Stranger

L’Étranger (The Outsider [UK], or The Stranger [US]) is a 1942 novel by French author Albert Camus. Pdf: http://www.macobo.com/essays/epdf/CAMUS,%20Albert%20-%20The%20Stranger.pdf

8 flashcards · Literature · by lakesare

  1. Where is Algeria?

    North Africa.

  2. What's meant by French Algeria?

    From 1830 until 1962, the various regions of Algeria were administered as an integral part of France. Gradually, dissatisfaction among the Muslim population with its lack of political and economic status fueled calls for greater political autonomy, and eventually independence, from France.

  3. What's meant by french algerian?

    People of French origin who were born in Algeria during the period of French rule from 1830 to 1962.

  4. Who's Meursault?

    Main hero ('the stranger'), indifferent to his mother's death. Meursault is a French Algerian who learns of his mother's death by telegram. Meursault's indifference to his mother's death demonstrates some emotional detachment from his environment. Other instances are shown. Meursault is also a truthful person, speaking his mind without regard for others. He is regarded as a stranger to society due to his indifference.

  5. Who's Raymond Sintès?

    Meursault's neighbour, beats his Arab girlfriend. Raymond Sintès is a neighbour of Meursault who beats his Arab mistress. Her brother and friends try to take revenge. He brings Meursault into the conflict, and the latter kills the brother. Raymond and Meursault seem to develop a bond, and he testifies for Meursault during his trial.

  6. Who's Marie Cardona?

    Meursault's colleague, typist, has sex with Meursault. Marie Cardona was a typist in the same workplace as Meursault. A day after he attends his mother's funeral, she meets him at a public beach, and they begin a relationship. Marie, like Meursault, enjoys sex. She represents the enjoyable life Meursault wants, and he misses her while in jail.

  7. Who's Masson?

    Owner of the beach house, where Raymond takes Marie and Meursault. Masson is the owner of the beach house where Raymond takes Marie and Meursault. Masson is a carefree person who likes to live his life and be happy.

  8. What's meant by 'arabs'?

    The Arabs include: Raymond's mistress, her brother and assumed friends.