When Meursault is talking to Raymond Sintes, a neighbor of his, Raymond tells his tales of violence and asks Meursault for advice. Meursault seems withdrawn during his time with Raymond. Raymond had actually asked Meursault into his room so that he may ask Meursault's opinion: "because I was a man, I knew about things, I could help him out, and then we'd be pals." (Camus, 29) Meursault remains quiet in the conversation, but eventually do

Because Meursault is so passive, he is always thought of being cold and uncaring. These thoughts were brought out in his trial. Camus fashions a character that never is really known as a character. No one in the book ever really knew Meursault. He was to everyone, a stranger. His passive, cold, indifferent appearance eventually led to his death.

es speak up: "I didn't say anything, and he asked me again if I wanted to be pals. I said it was fine with me: he seemed pleased." (Camus, 29) It really made no difference to Meursault if he was stated as a friend of Raymond's or not. The way that Meursault does not contribute to the conversation and that it is just "fine with [him]" to be friends creates an image of indifference. This image continues to grow as Raymond continues to talk to Meursault. Raymond goes on to tell of his problems with women, and Meursault still remains silent. After his Raym

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