Chapter+2

= Chapter 2 = 1. Who does Meursault meet the day after his mother is buried?

2. On page 21, what hint is the reader given as to where Meursault lives?

3. Describe Meursault’s Sunday routine? What does this demonstrate about his character/personality? Use quotes in your answer.

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?

5. Despite chapters 1 and 2 being poles apart in terms of content (chapter 1 focuses on the funeral, whereas 2 is about a day at the beach with a girl), an indifferent tone is prevalent in both. Explain how Camus uses language to achieve this.

6. Give some examples of Camus’ use of imagery. Note how this is used in place of Meursault’s emotions.

7. See the //characters// page and add detail on Meursault’s interaction with Marie.

= Extension Question (complete Qs 4 - 7 as well) = 1. Because absurdists believe that life is meaningless, the death of Meursault’s mother doesn’t affect him because that is what is expected. Give further detail of how the novel (so far) is an example of an absurdist text.