Victor

Chapter 1 1. What does the reference to "a soldier" tell you about the time period of the story? this shows that it takes place during war time, so most likely during world war two in the year 1939 - 1945 2. After Meursault arranged for his mother to live in a nursing home, why did he visit her so infrequently? because he lived too far away to visit often. 3. Why was it odd that Madam Meursault desired a religious burial? she isnt a religious person because she has never actually followed a belief and now when she is dying she wants a religious burial. 4. In this context, an open casket to view the body is the norm, however, Meursault does not want to see it. Suggests reasons for why he would respond in this way. Is this normal behaviour? He doesn’t care much abut his mother so he sees no reason for seeing her even now that she is dead 5. Where is the caretaker from? His age? He is an elder man who could fit in with the people in the people in the home. 6. What is the purpose of holding a vigil? How long does it last? Its held to part with the dead person’s spirits, and it last a full night. 7. Describe Thomas Perez’s relationship with Maman. Provide a relevant quote. They were like and engaged couple, as they were always together 8. Describe the journey to the church. How long did it take? How was the casket transported? Use a quote in your answer. It felt like it took very long and Meursault describes how the sun is beating onto his head while they are walking the casket to the sight. 9. List Mersault’s references to sun and light (include page number). Chapter 2 1. Who does Meursault meet the day after his mother is buried? He meets Marie, a woman whom he fancies 2. On page 21, what hint is the reader given as to where Meursault lives? That he lives near the coast where it is rather warm. 3. Describe Meursault’s Sunday routine? What does this demonstrate about his character/personality? Use quotes in your answer. He dislikes Sundays, and I believe this is because Sunday is known as a family day and he has no family left. This is shown as Marie goes home to see her own family and Meursault sees a family out for a “stroll” on the Sunday afternoon. 4. Page 28: “I realised that I’d managed to get through another Sunday, that mother was now buried, that I was going to go back to work and that, after all, nothing had changed.” Imagine a tragedy that has just struck a friend. The next day, your friend comes to school as if nothing has happened. What would you say to your friend? How would you react to their lack of acknowledgement? I would be very concerned for my friends well being, and predict that they were still in a state of shock. Furthermore I would talk about the tragedy unless they brought it up. I might ask if they are alright and base my understanding upon their answer. Chapter 3 Tuesday 22nd Today as I was headed home my neighbor Raymond approached me. It’s odd as I never really speak with him. Sure I say hello every now and then. This time though he greeted me and invided me in for a snack and drink. I accepted meaning I wouldn’t have to cook myself. He began to tell a story of a fight he had been in recently with an Arab. Turns out that he had beaten his mistress till she bled. Though, it was because she had cheated on him. Then her brother had confronted Raymond, so he has beaten him as well. Seems right to me. However Raymond claims that he didn’t start the fight, but he threw the first punch. I talked with him for quite a while and then he asked me for a favour. He wanted me to write a letter which he could give to his mistress. So I did. It was a very good letter. Raymond was very content. He then told me that me and him were mates as I was leaving. Chapter 4 Meursault has a very peaceful morning with Marie, which shows how his relationship with her is escalading to a higher level. However that this peaceful moment is interrupted by the sounds of Raymond beating his mistress emphasizes how Meursault has no emotions. Marie asked him if he loves her and he say “no” and “it doesn’t mean anything” showing he doesn’t have love. Then also when he has no form of judgment or feelings towards Raymond beating his mistress it shows that he doesn’t care much about anyone. This is also shown when he didn’t cry at his mothers funeral. Chapter 5 N/A chapter 6 N/A