Crucified by Society

Unknowingly Mersault spends his last few months of freedom oblivious to society's conformity. In one slash of the sun's ray he changes his very being of existentialism. Through harsh reality and the judging of society Mersault sees what it has to offer, but yet he rises up, Christ-like and dies without conforming. The existential novel " The Stranger" by Albert Camus shows such a man and his indifference to society. <Tab/>Mersault's …

…who also called themselves my brother? Everybody was privileged." P121 In these final thoughts of Mersault he finds freedom from society. He very could have lived his life more in turned with society. But no, in his final hours he holds strong, letting the hammer of society pound the nails into his uncomforting body as he is held high on the judging cross of existentialism. <Tab/> <Tab/>