The Stranger — Context, Philosophy, and Purpose (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes
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In what year was 'The Stranger' published, alongside Camus's philosophical essay?
In what year was 'The Stranger' published, alongside Camus's philosophical essay?
1942
What role did Camus hold during WWII whilst writing 'The Stranger'?
What role did Camus hold during WWII whilst writing 'The Stranger'?
Journalist for Resistance newspaper Combat
What does the term 'pied-noir' refer to in the novel's context?
What does the term 'pied-noir' refer to in the novel's context?
French citizens born in colonial Algeria
According to the note, what is the core principle of absurdism?
According to the note, what is the core principle of absurdism?
Life lacks inherent meaning but embrace it
What major criticism concerns the Arab victim in 'The Stranger'?
What major criticism concerns the Arab victim in 'The Stranger'?
He remains unnamed throughout the novel
What explanation does Meursault give for murdering the Arab man?
What explanation does Meursault give for murdering the Arab man?
Because of the sun
What name does Kamel Daoud give the unnamed victim in his 2014 response novel?
What name does Kamel Daoud give the unnamed victim in his 2014 response novel?
Musa
How does absurdism differ from nihilism according to the note?
How does absurdism differ from nihilism according to the note?
Absurdism embraces life; nihilism claims no value
What does Meursault's phrase 'benign indifference of the world' signify?
What does Meursault's phrase 'benign indifference of the world' signify?
Universe's indifference becomes acceptable
What does the trial condemn Meursault for, more than the murder itself?
What does the trial condemn Meursault for, more than the murder itself?
His atheism & not 'playing the game'