Camus The Stranger The Myth of Sisyphus and Existentialism
In two of his greatest works, "The Stranger," and "The Myth of Sisyphus," Albert Camus exposes his readers to the existentialistic parts of philosophy. The existentialism within his works shapes his characters, by determining how they will act and respond to what is going on around them. However, due to the existentialism, the character stands out in a way unique to the characters in that work.
Meursault, the protagonist in "The Stranger," is an insensitive …
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…people like him who also called themselves my brothers? Couldn't he see, couldn't he see that? Everybody was privileged. There were only privileged people. (p. 121) " This quote from "The Stranger" directly relates to "The Myth of Sisyphus." Fate controls our lives, as it is currently doing to Sisyphus. There is no way we can control our fate, because it is predetermined. Therefore Sisyphus had no choice but to carry the burden of the rock.
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