One thing to consider. Two authors primarily associated with Existentialism are Albert Camus and Jean Paul Satre. The two were contemporaries, in fact friends. Ultimately their friendship would end due to some political disagreements. Satre, unlike Camus who believed that the world is a meaningless place and human actions futile, believed that one must make meaning for oneself despite the absurdity, and this process of making meaning will bring about an optimism for human existence. Satre also argued that when we make choices, we assert the value of what we choose.
1. How does Camus emphasize through setting that the universe is a random and absurd place?
2. Camus argued that he wasn't an existentialist, does Camus' story reflect his difference with Satre (see above)? How?
3. What is valuable to Daru? Does he demonstrate an awareness that his behavior may be serving as a model to others
4. What is ironic about the story?
A quick apology to Anna. I am sorry I missed our appointment. I went a little over with Lorin in the writing center during period 9. I didn't get to my room until 3:05. Sorry again.
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