Summary:
Examines the concept of Justice as depicted in Albert Camus' novel, "The Stranger." Describes how Meursault, the main character, lost his life due to his ignorance to justice and not taking it seriously.
What is the importance of having laws and rules in the society? Without them, would there be peace in the world? Well, law is a key to achieve peace and success in the world. Enforcing law through justice is the use of authority and power to maintain what is right. In the novel THE STRANGER, justice played an important role in the main character's life. Meursault, the main character, lost his life due to his ignorance to justice and not taking it seriously.
Meursault wasn't advised or warned by anyone about these weird acts and that he had to change. Although Meursault had a "flow" against society, he was free to do whatever he wanted until he committed his crime. Without premeditating, he murdered an Arab by firing five times on him. Although he took a person's.....
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