The Stranger

The students completed the following assingment in class today:

The Stranger
Pgs 3-11

Based on the first paragraph alone, what type of relationship do you think the narrator had with his mother? Explain.

What conclusion can you draw from Meursault’s (the narrator) explanation as to why he didn’t visit his mother much?

When he is in the room with the caretaker and his mother’s casket, what is Meursault focused on? What does this say about what is important to him?

Why does the caretaker apologize for his comment about “running after the hearse”? What does Meursault’s response to the comment say about him?

Is it socially acceptable to smoke in the presence of your deceased mother?

What observations does Meursault make about his mother’s friends? List at least 3 specific examples of descriptions from the book.