Similar Methods of Enduring

Meursault and Frankl use similar methods to endure their imprisonments. They both use memories to get them through their situation. While in prison Meursault uses his memories to keep him entertained, and to give him hope while he  is in prison.  Similarly , Frankl used the memory of his wife to give both hope and strength, and endure his current situation, towards the end of the passage he states that "The guard passed by, insulting me, and once again I communed with my beloved. More and more I felt that she was present..." Frankl used the memory of his wife to return to a happier place so he could endure the psychical and mental harm that he was forced to deal with. Meursault uses his memories to help endure mental pain as well.