How does the motif of light illustrate one’s internal struggle with absurdism in Albert Camus’, The Stranger? * Bright lights are a representation of negativity and discomfort * Blinding light is associated with a suffocating heat that is unbearable to the character ¢ The word halo being described as "blinding" showcases the character's reluctance to embrace life qg « Darkness brings more comfort to Meursault because it is symbolic of his absurdist viewpoints * Why does light appear to foreshadow death? * Personification of the blade emphasizes the character's strong emotions regarding light and id pi how it is representative of embracing life's ft. purpose 3 ~~ + Light continuously following Meursault and bringing discomfort shows the inevitability of death * Struggle to embrace the cycle of life \ | 7 * Darkness is reinforced to be a representation of _ OQ — safety and absurdism where he is able to find Z happiness -> leads to embracing life's meaning | * He found life's meaning through himself