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[rahul @litwithrahul]

The ability to relive each day brings out the good & bad in Phil. In the beginning, he was reckless and immorally playful. However, he soon grasped a true understanding of the existentialist theory as he sought to find love and learn skills he may have desired to learn. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

I find it interesting that it took Phil reliving the same day multiple days to change his behavior and to enjoy life and love. Would he have ever changed his life for Rita otherwise? #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

@sameershah27 @biancles1234 While faith may have played a role in his decision, I think his loss of relationship with Fiona was a bigger cause. As he grew distant from her, it may have influenced his decision as he may have not desired to continue his life #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

@marissa_osofsky I don’t believe it’s a suicide, primarily because of his reason for death. It isn’t like he is declining the transfusion for no valid reason. Although religion may not be the primary factor, it is a component in his decision, somewhat making his refusal “noble” #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Why do numbers tend to define in us all of the society? Adam, despite being 17, so his parents need to make a decision for him. However, in just a matter of months he can make his own decision. We does maturity have to be set at the number of 18? #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Music seems to be a common motif throughout the novel. Adam seeks to learn to the violin and certain phrases use music references. For instance, the author uses phrases like “fugue is a lack of child” and “daringly unrhymed quatrain” in the chapters. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Similar to the other cover we saw in class (with the violin), this cover has a likewise image. The puddle of blood on the bottom is the same color/tone of a typical violin and has streaks of lines representative of the string. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Adam’s poem and his desire to learn to play the violin shows how he is beginning to accept death. He seeks to complete and learn things on his bucket list and he realizes his days left are limited. The poem shows how he romanticizes his death, how he would die a “hero”. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Meursault’s decision-making process, where there is only two options, involves himself to think only in the present. However, setting aside the past and future completely could have consequences, especially as a result of the societal standards imposed upon us. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

@EshaanSoman @AndrewIsGross Animals, unlike humans, are not surrounded in a society that criticizes others based upon societal standards. They live their lives without encountering judgement or feeling that they serve a purpose in this world, which is the ideal way of living for Meursault. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Meursault describes a woman at Céleste’s to look like a “ripe apple” and described Marie earlier as a “brown flower”. What is the significance of describing these women in terms of plants and fruits? #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

A quote from Meursault that embodies the theme of the book and the existential theory: “one life was as good as another, and my present one suited me quite well”. He did not care for which life he were to live as long as he lived #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

The fact that Meursault would rather let a woman get beat up than have the police come most probably illustrates his firm opposition to conformity. He resists to succumb to any form of enforcement and standards regardless of the severity. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Unlike Meursault, Raymond is very conscious about societal norms and his image. “Raymond seemed pleased” when Meursault says he didn’t expect Raymond to hit back. Raymond cares about what others think about him, whereas Meursault could care less. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

When Meursault thinks of his mother after seeing Salamano & his dog, he claims to not be hungry anymore. Earlier in the chapter, under the sun at the beach, he seems to be very hungry. This reinforces the role weather plays on Meursault’s mental and physical state #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Meursault’s apathy is once again seen in his relationship with Marie. Even when she asks about his interests in her, his response suggests lack of emotion and affection. Perhaps this is a byproduct of his mother’s death #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Meursault’s name, as said by someone earlier, is significant of the sun and sea. Throughout the first three chapters, we see that nature, especially the sun plays a large role in influencing the mood of the narrator and the setting. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

Most existentialists are agnostic or atheists, possibly explaining why he hates Sunday. Living in a predominantly Christian society, nearly all of his actions and views seem to oppose societal expectations. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

The voices of the old people reminded the narrator of “parakeets in a cage”. He views them as caged possessions, further suggesting his perception of the the elderly/life. #laylit18

[rahul @litwithrahul]

In addition to the narrator’s lack of emotion regarding his mother’s death, his boss was “not too happy” about giving the him two days off for the funeral. The lack of respect and response to the mother’s death may suggest something about her #laylit18