Meursault’s “Philosophy”
Meursault seems to have a philosophy in which he believes that since death is imminent, nothing is really worth the effort. he doesn’t put any effort into his days. he sits around and smokes and the number of times he sleeps seem incalculable. he doesn’t put any effort into his relationships. he obviously had NO relationship with his mom. the day after her death he enjoys a swim, sees a comedy, and has sex. these actions are key in his being proven guilty. it does seem rather odd. most don’t cope with death by completely disregarding it…another relationship meursault puts next to no effort into, is his and marie’s. marie is so bubbly and fun. she wants badly to be married but meursault is too lazy and blah. most importantly, he doesn’t put any effort into erasing his sin. meursault committed MURDER. he doesn’t really care though. “it was hot.” that is his justification. although i’m sure this had an effect on meursault’s judgement, however, he has lived in algeria his whole life…he really has no reason to be found innocent. i think meursault knows death is near. 
