Friday, October 20, 2017

Life's Struggle: Pointless?

Through Mersault's life we see his acceptance in everything from the events occurring such as the death of his mother and the murder he committed to his very positions within life such as being in prison. While many may be quick to view this as either simple indifference or him giving up all hope, it may very well be something much deeper altogether. It's possible that this acceptance is Mersault seeing his position in life and life itself as what it really is; something that continues on and changes with little concern for his thoughts or opinions let alone anyone else's. While this would be almost certainly be seen as an extremely pessimistic view on life and its workings, it could be argued that Meursault lived a less sad life then most other people could even dream of. The murder of another human being did little to cause him the usual emotions that follow such an act such as anxiety, shock, and tremendous fear. Being put in prison easily became a cake walk as he found ways to past the time remembering menial things and did little suffering as he disconnected himself from the things that usually cause inmates stress such as sexual desire and interaction with others.  Even the death of his own mother brought forth no emotions from him as he was easily more concerned with the others around him and what they were doing.  Through these many trials, Meursault does little to no real suffering whether emotional or mental pain.  It can be said the he lived a life with less internal conflict than anyone else by seeing life for what it is and simply accepting it.

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