The Stranger: Chapter 2

Chapter two is short and careless. In this chapter Mersault talks about his extra days off from work given to him by his boss for his mother’s funeral. Mersault does not grieve and talk about the fact that he is tired and sad, but instead he mentions his two extra days of being able to just hangout. Mersault has a long, fun beach day with Marie whom he very much is attracted too. They spend a great day of flirty fun at the beach, than enjoy a movie being Marie’s choice, and end the day sleeping together. What a way to forget about his mother’s death. Although, he did not even think about it during the whole day, is that normal? The only time he mentioned his mother’s death was when he got dressed and Marie saw his suit and asked if he was in mourning. The next day Mersault spends his Sunday alone. He reacts to the fact that everything is all real again. Maman is dead and he has to go back to his simple everyday working life. He thinks about this, but does not care for it. Mersault is indifferent and careless. He is a stranger to the world and to himself.