Though
Mersault doesn't explicitly tell the reader the title of his position, he does infer that he
works in an office building in Algiers, most likely a shipping yard, that "overlooks the
sea." In chapter three, for example, he says that he had to go through a "pile of
bills of lading"receipts that list the cargo of ships.
He seems to enjoy
his work and describes quite a fun and relaxing . He works until 12.30 pm before going to a
restaurant with his friend and then home for a quick nap. He states that the only problem is
that office can get very hot in the heat of Algiers, and it comes as a relief when he can
finally leave his office and stroll home along the cool wharves.
Mersault
seems a very conscientious worker. In chapter V, he almost refuses a call from a friend because
he knows his boss doesn't like him making personal calls.
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