Supervised writing #5Why is the book called “The Stranger”? Who is the Stranger supposed to be? Some might wonder why the novel is called “The Stranger.” Others might wonder who “the Stranger” was in the first place. To answer these two questions, you need to know the important aspects of the novel and observe the behavior of the characters. First of all, “The Stranger” is a fiction novel written by Albert Camus and first published in 1942. The story is based on Meursault who learns of the death of his mother. From the beginning, the emotional news is sudden, and readers expect Meursault to be heartbroken and teary-eyed, but instead he finds himself in an emotionless state, almost as if he didn't care. This shows an emotional detachment from the world around him and there are multiple examples throughout the novel where significant moments do not have an emotional impact on Meursault. He shows no emotion over the fact that his mother is dead or that Mary loves him. Even though Meursault has no ties to the company, he is nonetheless an honest person. He always says what he thinks and doesn't care how others see him. When his mother dies, he does not hide his true feelings. He doesn't shed fake tears over his death. He expresses what he really feels. With these actions, Meursault defies the moral norms accepted by society, according to which one must mourn a loss. Because Meursault does not cry, society then considers him a “foreigner” because of his indifference. In short, Meursault is "The Stranger" and the novel bears its title because Meursault is a stranger to common ideas and people. When Meursault's mother dies, his reaction is surprisingly annoying. He reacts in a way that seems like he doesn't care. His unpredictable reaction......middle of paper......el for people. Neither his recently deceased mother, nor Marie. Overall, the many arguments that have been made show more than enough evidence as to why the novel is called "The Stranger" and who exactly "The Stranger" was. Again, the book is called "The Stranger" because throughout the story it is based on a man who seems very different from the rest. Especially since he believes in the idea of ​​the absurdity of human existence. His motivations, ideology and way of life are different from others, and as such, this makes him an outsider. This character, Meursault, is alienated and separated from the rest of society. He is detached from the world which makes him impassive throughout the story, as during the death of his mother when Marie asks him if he loves her. In the end, Meursault will always resemble "the Stranger" both to readers and to society..