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Title: Does it really matter?
Review: In the opening chapter we learn that Meursault's (the main characters) mother passed away, yet Meursault stands devoid of any emotional attachment (he didn't even cry). Intrigued by his apathy, I felt Meursault displayed traits of a psychopath. After much searching, I finally realized why Meursault felt indifferent towards his mother. Meursault is a existentialist by nature. Once that is realized, the book travels a linear path to the finale. Meursault life is much too empty, and his existentialist philosophy affects no change in his life. Meursault's friends are more chaotically inspired, than mutually beneficial. In a nutshell Meursault could careless where his relationships lead him. The beauty of the story is found at the end. He convincingly argues about the meaning of fate and life. To him nothing really matters outside the freedom of nothing.
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