INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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This research paper offers a thorough examination of the existentialist and alienation themes that Albert Camus explored in his two landmark books, "The Stranger" and "The Myth of Sisyphus." This study explicates Camus's philosophical stances and their social and personal ramifications by analyzing themes, motifs, and character depictions. The novel "The Stranger" presents readers with Meursault, whose aloof manner acts as a prism through which to examine the folly of life. Meursault's defiance of social conventions against the backdrop of French Algiers highlights Camus's emphasis on personal autonomy and authenticity.
On the other hand, the metaphorical character Sisyphus from "The Myth of Sisyphus" is confined to an ineffective and monotonous task. Camus provides a philosophical discourse on the absurdity of human life and the need to embrace freedom and revolt in the face of nihilism through Sisyphus's resistance. Camus's existential philosophy emphasizes the value of uniqueness and authenticity while challenging popular myths of nihilism and misery. The role that society plays in maintaining alienation and estrangement, as seen in both works, is also examined in this paper.
Notwithstanding his detractors, Camus leaves behind a legacy that encourages readers to face absurdity in life with dignity and grace. Through his investigation of alienation and existentialism, Camus provides a timeless viewpoint on the state of humanity and the search for purpose in an uncaring environment.
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"The Stranger"
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"Exploring existentialism and alienation from Albert Camus's works 'The Myth of Sisyphus' and ' The Stranger'", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no.g100-g112, April-2024, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2404611.pdf
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