Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Stranger - Day 4 - Philosophy

What do we believe? Why? How do we know what others believe? What are the sources of belief?

Today we'll start by examining chapter 5, specifically Meursault's interactions with his boss and Marie.  Based on those sections, how would you complete these sentences:

  • Meursault believes ______________
  • Merusault does not believe _____________

Then we'll turn our attention to his observations of the "robot woman" at the cafe. In what ways in she similar to / different from Meursault? Why is he so fascinated by her?

Lastly, what can we learn about Meursault from this chapter - and how does it expand / complicate our understanding of him?