The Stranger

Main Characters and Their Development

• Meursault - the protagonist, a man living without apparent life values or moral convictions. His life is marked by indifference to society and people, leading to his involvement in a murder and subsequent trial. The character's development is revealed through his interactions with the world around him and his reflection on his existence and death.
• Marie Cardona - Meursault's lover, embodying everyday liveliness and emotion, contrasting with his apathy. Her emotions and attempts to establish a closer connection with Meursault highlight his emotional detachment.
• Raymond Sintes - Meursault's neighbor with a dubious reputation. His friendship with Meursault and involvement in his conflicts with Arabs serve as a catalyst for the events leading to the murder.
• Meursault's Mother - her death marks the starting point of the novel, symbolizing the alienation and detachment Meursault feels not only towards his mother but also towards the world at large.