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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Page 82
To this I replied that I could answer for myself . He pressed a bell push on his
desk and a young clerk came in and seated himself just behind me . Then we - I
and the magistrate - settled back in our chairs and the examination began . He
led ...
To this I replied that I could answer for myself . He pressed a bell push on his
desk and a young clerk came in and seated himself just behind me . Then we - I
and the magistrate - settled back in our chairs and the examination began . He
led ...
Page 109
To which I always replied , “ Yes , sir , ” as my lawyer had advised me . It was a
long business , as the Judge lingered on each detail . Meanwhile the journalists
scribbled busily away . But I was sometimes conscious of the eyes of the
youngest ...
To which I always replied , “ Yes , sir , ” as my lawyer had advised me . It was a
long business , as the Judge lingered on each detail . Meanwhile the journalists
scribbled busily away . But I was sometimes conscious of the eyes of the
youngest ...
Page 146
Obviously , I replied , they were at liberty to do so , if they felt like it . I , however ,
didn't want to be helped , and I hadn't time to work up interest for something that
didn't interest me . He fluttered his hands fretfully ; then , sitting up , smoothed out
...
Obviously , I replied , they were at liberty to do so , if they felt like it . I , however ,
didn't want to be helped , and I hadn't time to work up interest for something that
didn't interest me . He fluttered his hands fretfully ; then , sitting up , smoothed out
...
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