Albert Camus’ Meursault in the Outsider: An Existential Hero And Beyond
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
The objective of this study is to analyze Albert Camus‟ Meursault in The Outsider from existential point of view considering all major features of existentialism. The study also investigates Meursault, the protagonist, as a character beyond this perimeter. Meursault, an individual marginalized for the exploitative nature of society, is characterized as socially isolated and emotionally detached who seems to regard life meaningless. A sense of alienation springing from social factors is primarily responsible for his isolation and emotional detachment from social life. But for having distinctiveness as an individual, he neither plays the games of society nor accepts the vague appearances and values manufactured by society. Consequently, his existential crisis intensifies. Yet, he is not confined within any structure rather he goes beyond. The study finds that Meursault is equally an existential hero and a mirror reflecting the ugly truth of society. Thus, the study helps the readers to grow a critical and analytical understanding of their own society through the eyes of Meursault.
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Md. Sahidul Islam, Muhammad Nurul Islam
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