... world. For instance, before Meursault kills the Arab he says; "But the whole beach was reverberating in the sun and pressing against me from behind", (Camus, 59). This example explains that he only acts upon what he experiences and senses. Also, at beginning of the novel, Meursault says; "Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe, I don't know", (Camus, 9). This quote determines that Meursault's does not care about his mothers' death. His lack of feelings is what makes him appear abnormal and for that his character is considered to be unethical among the members of his community. Moreover, Meursault is an Existentialist, which means that he does not act upon what he thinks or feels. For instance when Meursault is with his attorney he gives him an explanation for not crying at his mother's funeral and for killing the Arab when he says; "By my nature my physical needs often ...

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