Comparative — Essay Ideas and Connections (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Flashcards
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Absurdism (philosophy)
Absurdism (philosophy)
Life has no inherent meaning; humans must embrace meaninglessness
Parataxis (writing style)
Parataxis (writing style)
Short, simple sentences without conjunctions; flat, detached tone
Postcolonial (literary term)
Postcolonial (literary term)
Perspectives examining colonialism's aftermath; voice to silenced
Musa in Daoud's text
Musa in Daoud's text
Arab victim's name; Harun names him to restore humanity
Opening lines contrast (Camus vs Daoud)
Opening lines contrast (Camus vs Daoud)
'Mother died today' vs 'Mama's still alive today'
'Benign indifference of the world' (Camus)
'Benign indifference of the world' (Camus)
Meursault's acceptance of meaninglessness brings freedom/peace
Daoud's critique of absurdism quote
Daoud's critique of absurdism quote
'Absurdism? That's for people who've never lost anyone'
Sun determinism in The Stranger
Sun determinism in The Stranger
Environmental violence as excuse; 'because of the sun' removes agency
Structural difference (Camus vs Daoud)
Structural difference (Camus vs Daoud)
Linear progression toward enlightenment vs cyclical trauma
Dialogue chain structure for essays
Dialogue chain structure for essays
Camus technique → Daoud response → value transformation