Friday, April 16, 2010

The Stranger

The Stranger Comprehension Questions
Read The Stranger-- I mean it this time!!! Be sure to answer each.
1. What infleunces Meursault to think that he could possibly be married?
2. What do Meursault's neighbor's say about him?
Part 1 Chapter 6 through the end of the novel.
3. Where do Meursault, Raymond and Masson go after lunch?
4. Describe the scene when Meursault confronts the Arabs? That is, describe the weather and Meursault's reaction to it.
5. What charge is Meursault's counsel (lawyer) concerned with? What does his lawyer feel about his (Meursault's case)?
6. What goes through Meursault's mind as he speaks with the magistrate? What might we expect or want a criminal to do or think?
7. When does Meursault's trial begin? What types of questions does the judge sask Meursault?
9. What does the doorkeeper say about Meursault during the trial?
10. How many times does Meursault refuse to see the chaplain? Is this in line with his character?
11. HOw does Meursault spend his nights in his cell?
12. What happens when the chaplain touches Meursault's shoulder?

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