The book opens with Meursault talking about how his mother has just died. Not being sure whether she died the previous day or day before that, he comes to the conclusion that either way it doesn't matter much at all. Meursault knew for the last several years of his mother's life that she was sick and did not visit her on a regular basis. When she died and Meursault went to her vigil he proceeded to smoke cigarettes and drink coffee in the same

room as her casket and make conversation with the caretaker. Having a strong relationship with one's family is a sign of strong morals and Meursault clearly shows no sign of closeness with his mother. Also another sign of bad morals comes when Meursault sees Marie for the first time in a long while and he sneaks cheap feels on her breasts, he also later sleeps with her upon their first night together. Those show bad morals and also disrespect towards others and himself.

Even though Meursault can be a cold seemingly heartless person at times, he does show tendencies to be somewhat of a compassionate person too. The lack of morals, sensitivity and the callousness are just several of the many personal characteristics that make up Meursault's complex personality. Looking at Meursault's many vices from an outsiders point of view makes one realize one's own flaws and can help them strive to perfect them.

The final character trait that is prominent throughout the book is Meursault's callousness. When Meursault's friend Raymond approached him with the inte

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