2. Sociological Perspective: The "Other" and Social Distance
: Analyzing the protagonist Meursault’s indifference to social norms, such as his lack of grief at his mother's funeral, which eventually leads to his condemnation by society. STRANGER
In sociology, the "stranger" is a fundamental concept that explores how individuals interact with those outside their immediate group. : Research into individuals who intentionally maintain an
: Research into individuals who intentionally maintain an intellectual distance to better observe and understand a community. or outsiders as "the Other".
: Comparing Meursault's experiences with other existentialist works like Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis or Jean-Paul Sartre’s Nausea .
: Examining the binary of "us" versus "them" and how society views foreigners, immigrants, or outsiders as "the Other". 3. Psychology and Social Interaction: "Stranger Intimacy" The Stranger: Suggested Essay Topics | SparkNotes