The Most Memorable Moment Journal

Arveen Manalili

The most memorable moment was about how Meursault became friends with a man named, Raymond. They both became friends easily. meursault became Raymond's mate and when he asked Meursault to write a worrying and horrific letter, Meursault did not disapprove. It was about how the women cheated off Raymond and he wanted revenge. Raymond invited Meursault to his friends little wooden chalet at the far end of the beach. As soon as Raymond, Meursault, and Marte hopped off the bus, Raymond pointed out right across the street were Raymond' man, a group of Arabs who had something against him.

 When they arrived at Massons place, they each began to introduce each other. During the day, Meursault, Raymond, and Masson went to the beach to get to know each other more. Suddenly they saw Arabs walking in front of them. Then a brawl began, Raymond was slashed with a knife. His lips and arms were gushing out blood. At about half past one Raymond came back with Masson. His arms bandaged up and plaster on the corner of his mouth. Raymond wanted some fresh air and went outside, but Meursault knew he wanted revenge, so he followed him. When they wanted spotted them, Raymond handed his gun to Meursault. They wanted an even match. However, the Arabs retreated, and Meursault, and Raymond headed back to the chalet. Expect Meursault, he walked back again to the bach and saw one Arab come back. He gripped his gun inside his pocket and the Arab drew his knife out and held it towards Meursaults head. The scenario was filled with sky splitting from end to end and raining down sheetes of flames. He pulled the trigger and the perfect silence of the beach where he had been happy was destroyed.

Analysis of Style and Structure

      Analysis of Style and Structure

Arveen Manalili

     "Marie came round for me and asked me if i wanted to marry her. I said i didn;t mind and we could do it if she wanted to. She then wanted to know if i loved her. I replied as i had done once already, that it didn;t mean anything but that i probably didn't. " the author used this diction to show the readers that Meursault answered Marie's question with complete trust. Although, he isn't sharp, he never changes what he says to be considering or showing a sense of fitting in dealing with other people. Nevertheless. his honesty reflects his ignorance. Meursault's words tells us that he does not understand the emotional information in Marie's question.

      "I replied that you could never change your life, that in any case one life was as good as another and that i wasn't at all dissatisfied with mine here." The author used simile, and it tells the reads that Meursault's comment shows his belief in a tendency to remain unchanged to human existence. His comment "one life was good as another" maintains that although details could change, one's life remains importantly constant. Also, each person's life is essntially equal to everyone else.



Question and Critical Thinking Response

                                                            The Stranger
                                                           Arveen Manalili


1. What evidence is there that Meursault didn’t care about his mother?
  
   The evidence that Meursault didn't care about his mother was when Meursault refused to accept the offer to let the casket be open to see his mother. meursault also declined to see his motehr one las time before the casket was sealed permanently.He showed no sign of emotions suchs as sadness and sorrow towards his mother, instead he was cold, detached and indifferent.

9.  Is there a possibility that Meursault may end up be thrown in jail along with Raymond? Explain.

     Meursault may end up in jail with Raymond. This is because Raymond wanted to take revenge against the Arab who wounded Raymond. Raymond was walking around with an illegal weapon, so that he could take revenge. However, Meurault asked Raymond to give his gun to him, that way the brawl would not had been bloody. When they saw the Arabs, Raymond and Meursault began to discuss things. At that point, Meursault realized he could either shoot or not shoot. Suddenly, the Arabs did not get affected by their presence, instead they just retreated, same goes for Raymond. however, Meursault wanted to take a long walk. Again Meursault saw the Arab and both had stared at each other's eye. The Arab had a knife, and the shining of the knife had reflected on Meursault's forehead. Meursault had an advantage and he gripped his gun inside his pocket. As Meursault took one step, he began to pull out his gun and the trigger gave. In that sharp but deafening noise, that it all started. The perfect silence in this beach was destroyed again when he fired four times.