Stranger Cultural Journal and Journal 1

The Stranger

Cultural Journal:
After each chapter take a moment to consider how the cultural topics can connect to the novel.  Pull quotations that are interesting and seem to discuss the topics.  Take a couple of minutes to write about how Camus addresses the topics and what he seems to suggest.  This journal is to help prepare you for the graded class discussions which start Thursday. 


Journal 1:

Read Chapters 1 and 2

Keep track of what Meursault does and how you respond to his actions.  Choose a couple of lines that develop an aspect of his character to which you respond strongly and discuss them in your journal.  Then consider why Camus would create such a protagonist.

Choose a word, phrase, or idea that recurs in the chapters. Tab your idea and then choose two to three strong examples to analyze in your journal.  The only rule is that you are not allowed to discuss the sun or heat - too obvious.   Keep your mind open to interesting connections and patterns.


Advice:

Your next paper will ask you to examine the novel in its entirety.  In preparation for the essay, I would start tabbing lines that peak your interest, seem to connect to a theme, or make you ask a question.  Tabbing now will make developing your topic and ideas later an easier process.