The StrangerMeursault, an ordinary little clerk living in Algiers, leads a quiet and unemotional life. He commits a senseless murder and is convicted, his lack of emotion toward his mother's death weighing against him. As he contemplates his execution, he considers the value of life and is on the verge of exhibiting feeling. |
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She agreed , and I went down to buy some meat . On my way back I heard a
woman's voice in Raymond's room . A little later old Salamano started grumbling
at his dog and presently there was a sound of boots and paws on the wooden
stairs ...
She agreed , and I went down to buy some meat . On my way back I heard a
woman's voice in Raymond's room . A little later old Salamano started grumbling
at his dog and presently there was a sound of boots and paws on the wooden
stairs ...
Page 101
But , at the same time , I heard something that I hadn't heard for months . It was
the sound of a voice ; my own voice , there was no mistaking it . And I recognized
it as the voice that for many a day of late had been sounding in my ears .
But , at the same time , I heard something that I hadn't heard for months . It was
the sound of a voice ; my own voice , there was no mistaking it . And I recognized
it as the voice that for many a day of late had been sounding in my ears .
Page 134
... hear the judgment . " Some doors banged . I heard people hurrying down
flights of steps , but couldn't tell whether they were near by or distant . Then I
heard a I 34.
... hear the judgment . " Some doors banged . I heard people hurrying down
flights of steps , but couldn't tell whether they were near by or distant . Then I
heard a I 34.
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