The Stranger chapter 6

The students began working on the following assignment today:

The Stranger
Chapter 6-30pts

1. When leaving for the beach, whom do Ray, Meursault and Marie see across the street?

2. Who is Masson? How often is he here?

3. When they first arrive at their destination, what do Marie, Meursault and Masson embark upon?

4. Who do the three men see on the beach?

5. On page 53, what is symbolic about Meursault’s statement, “The blazing sand looked red to me now.”?

6. What happens to Raymond?

7. On the second trip to the beach, where do the three men find the two Arabs?

8. Do the Arabs seem frightened by the approach? Why or why not?

9. What does Raymond consider doing to the Arabs?

10. Why don’t the Arabs react to this discussion unfolding directly in front of them?

11. On page 57, Meursault returns to the beach by himself. Camus uses symbolism when he states “There was the same
dazzling red glare,” and “With every blade of light….” In your opinion, what is being inferred?

12. When Meursault encounters the lone Arab, he is once again overcome by the sun’s heat. What event does the heat
force him to recall?

13. What occurs to “shatter the harmony” of Meursault’s day?

14. Why does Meursault feel threatened and consequently pull out a gun?

15. On page 59 (last sentence), what is meant by “it was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness.” Explain
briefly.