Raymond
Sintes is a foil to Meursault. This means that he provides a contrast to the , emphasizing
certain characteristics of his. If Meursault is amoral, his neighbor Sintes is completely
immoral. He's a pretty unpleasant character, to put it mildly. He is a macho chauvinist who
physically abuses his mistress and generally treats her like dirt. It is Sintes's contempt for
his mistress that leads to Meursault becoming embroiled in a scheme that ultimately ends in
murder. Sintes is devious and manipulative and thus is able to get Meursault to do his
bidding.
The reputation that Sintes has in the neighborhood is that of a
pimp. And he certainly gives the impression of being one, with his flashy clothes and his
reputation of violence towards women. Sintes is indeed subsequently exposed as a pimp in court,
but he remains somewhat cagey about what he does for a living. Despite everything, Sintes still
seems keen to maintain a certain reputation in the neighborhood.
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