Ever pondered the meaning of life in the face of a universe that seems indifferent to us? Meet Meursault, the protagonist of 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus. Amid the scorching Algerian sun, he lives detached from the world, unaffected by emotions or social norms. He attends his mother's funeral but doesn't grieve, engages in a love affair but doesn't feel and shoots an Arab man on a beach but doesn't regret. Society condemns him, not for his crime, but for his lack of empathy and remorse. The story's climax in a prison cell sees Meursault confronted with the possibility of death, leading him to a profound realization. He embraces the indifference of the universe, finds freedom in the absence of meaning, and dies at peace with the absurdity of life. Would life be different if he cared? Can we find peace in such indifference, or does it merely underscore the absurdity of our existence?
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