Often, a character in literature becomes estranged from society due to some aspect of his nature or convictions, an estrangement that may have damaging consequences either for the individual or for the society itself. How is Meursault such a character?

Meursault is a character in the novel that seems indifferent about life. He could not place a difference between what is wrong and what is right. He was simply amoral. Like when his friend asked him to write a letter so as to discipline his mistress, He obliged because he had time to write not considering its consequences.

Meursault was detached from the society in his thoughts. He felt no need to cry when his mother died, which was not expected in the society, because the society believes you must weep at the demised of a love one. He was also not bothered about Marie's love towards him.

The character in this novel questions the norms in the society. He saw the world differently probably because of his beliefs as an atheist.

Explanation:

How is Meursault such a character?

Meursault is a character in the novel that seems indifferent about life. He could not place a difference between what is wrong and what is right. He was simply amoral. Like when his friend asked him to write a letter so as to discipline his mistress, He obliged because he had time to write not considering its consequences.

Meursault was detached from the society in his thoughts. He felt no need to cry when his mother died, which was not expected in the society, because the society believes you must weep at the demised of a love one. He was also not bothered about Marie's love towards him.

The character in this novel questions the norms in the society. He saw the world differently probably because of his beliefs as an atheist.