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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A few minutes later one of the women started weeping . She was in the second
row and I couldn't see her face because of another woman in front . At regular
intervals she emitted a little choking sob ; one had a feeling she would never stop
.
A few minutes later one of the women started weeping . She was in the second
row and I couldn't see her face because of another woman in front . At regular
intervals she emitted a little choking sob ; one had a feeling she would never stop
.
Page 99
enough memories never to be bored . Obviously , in one way , this was a
compensation . Then there was sleep . To begin with , I slept badly at night and
never in the day . But gradually my nights became better , and I managed to doze
off in ...
enough memories never to be bored . Obviously , in one way , this was a
compensation . Then there was sleep . To begin with , I slept badly at night and
never in the day . But gradually my nights became better , and I managed to doze
off in ...
Page 149
I've never been able to look at them without a shudder . And yet - believe me , I
am speaking from the depths of my heart -I know that even the wretchedest
amongst you have sometimes seen , taking form against that grayness , a divine
face .
I've never been able to look at them without a shudder . And yet - believe me , I
am speaking from the depths of my heart -I know that even the wretchedest
amongst you have sometimes seen , taking form against that grayness , a divine
face .
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