The Stranger: Existentialism
Beginning of paper
Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes a few main points,
such as the freedom to choose and the choices you make should be made
without the assistance of another person or standard. From the
existentialist point of view you must accept the risk and responsibility of
your choices and follow ....
Middle of paper
.... existentialism better was when Meursault shot the Arab on the
beach and how he handled the situation afterwards. The Arab had drawn his
knife and held it up to Meursault, but this wasn't what bothered him, it
was the light from the sun that shot off the Arabs knife, and the intense
heat along with the salt from his sweat in his eyes that was bothering him.
Meursault shot the Arab mainly because he was uncomfortable and not because
he felt threatened, but in any case he made the decision to s ....
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