Unlike Job, he asserts that one must stand on the side of humanity, rather than trusting in the heavens. It is this principle that he credits as the main impetus for his narrative. Additionally, it is critical to note that Rieux describes suffering as a teacher. Similar to The Book of Job, suffering brings about a raised consciousness and awareness of the nature of life. And by attempting to understand suffering, Rouix realizes that it is truly impossible to do so, for it is a fixed feature in the world with absolutely no rationale. Additionally, the plague humbles Rouix as he eventually surmises that creation is set up to drop like
Unlike Job, he asserts that one must stand on the side of humanity, rather than trusting in the heavens. It is this principle that he credits as the main impetus for his narrative. Additionally, it is critical to note that Rieux describes suffering as a teacher. Similar to The Book of Job, suffering brings about a raised consciousness and awareness of the nature of life. And by attempting to understand suffering, Rouix realizes that it is truly impossible to do so, for it is a fixed feature in the world with absolutely no rationale. Additionally, the plague humbles Rouix as he eventually surmises that creation is set up to drop like