In The Stranger, what are some ways in which Meursault seems normal and in conformity with society and ways in which he seems non-conformist?

Meursault
conforms by engaging in human relationships (Marie and Raymond) even though he tries to stay as
emotionally removed as possible. He also goes to a job every day. This is perhaps his most
conformist practice since it occurs every day and serves two main purposes: to benefit a company
and to sustain Meursaults own way of life, which by his standards, is arbitrary. This shows that
he is not completely indifferent. He does certain things to continue his way of life. So, he
does find some significance even if it is to make arbitrary choices. Melvilles Bartleby had a
much greater (and less selfish) degree of scorn for conformity because he refused
everything.

So, I think you are correct. On the outside, Meursault goes about
his daily life as most people do. Although he is indifferent to his mothers death, he does the
socially accepted thing by attending the funeral. He does not mourn but he goes through the
motions that society expects of him.

Interpretations of this novel often
point out that Meursault exhibits the Absurd hero through his actions. But this isnt always the
case. It really isnt until the murder and the trial that Meursaults outward actions begin to
represent his philosophy of Absurdity. In other words, this is when Meursaults indifference
affects his external world. Then the external world threatens his indifferent existence and he
is forced to defend and explain himself. His testimony in court and dialogue with the priest are
the final examples where he actually shows his nonconformity to the external
world.