Saturday, 13 December 2014

In the book, The Stranger, what is Meursault's job?

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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