The Stranger Part II chapter 3

The students worked on the following assignment today in class:

The Stranger-20pts
Part II-Chapter 3

1. What is Meursault’s first impression of the jury?

2. What clues is the reader given to show that the Algerian court system is different than the U.S. Judicial System?

3. Who are the eight witnesses that will testify at Meursault’s trial?

4. A previous incident occurred between the caretaker and Meursault, which is briefly discussed during the trial. This leads to Camus’ title of the novel. What is the incident?

5. When Celeste, the fourth witness, is called to testify, how does he show support for Meursault?

6. How does the prosecutor attempt to prove that Meursault has no conscience?

7. What is the prosecutor implying when he questions Raymond? (refers to “chance” numerous times.)

8. Explain what Meursault means when he says, “it was back to my cell…sleep of the innocent. (p.97)