The meaninglessness and randomness of life was a constant theme in Camus's writing. This story is absurd, yet touches a chord within the reader that surely will resonate for years to come. A man is condemned to beheading because he was indifferent at his mother's funeral. In prison he finds freedom and happiness. Death becomes his greatest moment of life.

Camus and the Absurd.

List of Characters.

Critical Commentaries.

Part One.

Part Two.

Character Analyses.

Review Questions.

Selected Bibliography.