The StrangerA young Algerian, Meursault, afflicted with a sort of aimless inertia, becomes embroiled in the petty intrigues of a local pimp and, somewhat inexplicably, ends up killing a man. Once he's imprisoned and eventually brought to trial, his crime, it becomes apparent, is not so much the arguably defensible murder he has committed as it is his deficient character ... |
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Page 112
... felt as I hadn't felt for ages . I had a foolish desire to burst into tears . For the first time I'd realized how all these people loathed me . After asking the jury and my lawyer if they had any questions , the Judge heard the ...
... felt as I hadn't felt for ages . I had a foolish desire to burst into tears . For the first time I'd realized how all these people loathed me . After asking the jury and my lawyer if they had any questions , the Judge heard the ...
Page 129
... felt that painful duty weigh so little on my mind as in the present case . In demanding a verdict of murder without extenuating circumstances , I am following not only the dictates of my conscience and a sacred obligation , but also ...
... felt that painful duty weigh so little on my mind as in the present case . In demanding a verdict of murder without extenuating circumstances , I am following not only the dictates of my conscience and a sacred obligation , but also ...
Page 146
... felt utterly desperate that I spoke like this . I explained that it wasn't de- spair I felt , but fear - which was natural enough . " In that case , " he said firmly , " God can help you . All the men I've seen in your position turned ...
... felt utterly desperate that I spoke like this . I explained that it wasn't de- spair I felt , but fear - which was natural enough . " In that case , " he said firmly , " God can help you . All the men I've seen in your position turned ...
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