Albert Camus; Algeria; The Stranger

At some time today, your guidance counselors will arrive with some information about scholarships.

Portfolios. Please take the first 20 minutes of class today to prepare your portfolio for submission. It is due today.

If you finish early, please begin your research on Albert Camus, an Algerian writer--often chosen by the French as a key existential philosopher of his day. Read a little about Algeria here at this link.

While in the lab, take some time to read about Albert Camus and existentialism. Please use these links to take notes on the following questions (homework for Friday).

After 20 minutes, we will be getting the book, The Stranger, by Albert Camus and beginning to read it in class. When you return from the library, please come to room 238 to prepare for the book.

Existentialism
Albert Camus
1. Jot down a few notes about Camus' life and biography. Answer: who was he, why is he important to Western Civilization.
2. In your own words explain Camus' view on Absurdity.
3. In your own words explain Camus' view on Solidarity.
4. Who was Sisyphus and how might this myth be a good example of absurdity?
5. In your own words explain Existentialism.
6. What are some basic principals, movements or themes of existentialism?
On-going question as you read and prepare for our class discussion on Camus: & The Stranger:

7. How might The Stranger be considered an example of existentialism? What is Camus' point about the meaning of our lives?

HOMEWORK: Please read pages 1-46 for Wednesday. We will complete the novel for Friday, April 17. Be prepared to discuss it in class.
Also, for Friday, please complete the assignment above and hand in for homework: due Friday.

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