Thesis: Albert Camus expresses his world philosophy in "The Stranger" by contrasting the colors black and white to demonstrate the difference between society's standards and Mersault's personal desires
The Stranger: I think the Stranger has many literary values. The way the sentences are short and choppy adds a clarification element to the tone of the overall story. This not only helps us understand the main character Mersault but also the overall society in which he lives. Camus uses symbols and motifs such as time, colors ( red, black and white), the sun and sleep to further describe the emotions Mersaults goes through. I think that Mersaults is actually a very emotional person and because of this he is very closed off and is more hidden with his actions. I also find it interesting how much Camus includes his own personal beliefs into his writting, His view of life along with existentialism is expressed all throughout the book and I really liked that. I think that Mersault is a deeper character then first impressions give off. This book gives the oppertunity to analyse and interprut in your own way.
Overall I realy enjoyed this book and that it is a good book for all high school students to read.
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