Thursday, February 26, 2009

Stranger Journal #6 part 1

1. Word Choice
-simple vocabulary
-length-powerful, active verbs

Why does Camus use simple vocabulary to describe a book that is formal?

2. Sentences
-sentences vary in length (short, long)
-incomplete and complete sentences

Why are lenth of the sentences different?

3. Images
-Cold and hot feelings

What does Camus do that makes hot and cold feeling stand out?

4. Symbols
-images are beyond literal
-sun

What is Camus's purpose through portraying the sun?

5. Figures of Speech
-use of metaphors in cultural context
-similies and personification are used

Why does Camus have Meursalt use figurative language?

6. Rhetorical Devices
- parallel and balanced
-dialogue and narration

What does Camus do to make the book more parallel or balanced?

7. Patterns
-motifs/symbols/objects
-theme

What does Camus make Meursalt mad at everytime?

8. Narration
-observer, active participant, or both
-he/she: is it objective?

Why did Camus write the book in first person, looking from Meursalt's perspective?

9. Structure
-chronological order, space, timing
-mind, pace

Why does Camus add in things for Meursalt's character that is not very important?

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