He goes so far as to endure the torment from the sun which was basically a magnification of the irritation he felt during Maman’s burial, as well as risk losing the “exceptional silence of a beach” where he had been happy (59). This reveals the mindset of an absurd person, that finding purpose in his life was the most important thing to him. However, Meursault is unlike most characters considering that he lacks the society’s accepted moral standards. Meursault is drawn to do something that normal people in a society would not. A newfound determination is shown in Meursault as he pushes himself to accomplish his goal of searching for his purpose and the meaning of his life. The constant use of imagery and simile places focus on the struggles reveals his will to push on, despite it being overly dramatic. This turns a simple moment on the beach into one of torment and pain. Meursault continues to push on thinking that this means that he is close to achieving his goal. It builds up to the climax, the moment when he is standing over the Arab with his gun in hand. Absurdism is revealed here as he ultimately fails to find his purpose in this action. He had been so determined, thinking that this would solve his absurd life but instead ended in
He goes so far as to endure the torment from the sun which was basically a magnification of the irritation he felt during Maman’s burial, as well as risk losing the “exceptional silence of a beach” where he had been happy (59). This reveals the mindset of an absurd person, that finding purpose in his life was the most important thing to him. However, Meursault is unlike most characters considering that he lacks the society’s accepted moral standards. Meursault is drawn to do something that normal people in a society would not. A newfound determination is shown in Meursault as he pushes himself to accomplish his goal of searching for his purpose and the meaning of his life. The constant use of imagery and simile places focus on the struggles reveals his will to push on, despite it being overly dramatic. This turns a simple moment on the beach into one of torment and pain. Meursault continues to push on thinking that this means that he is close to achieving his goal. It builds up to the climax, the moment when he is standing over the Arab with his gun in hand. Absurdism is revealed here as he ultimately fails to find his purpose in this action. He had been so determined, thinking that this would solve his absurd life but instead ended in