The Plague, by Camus, as an allegorical representation of the metaphysical rebellion of man against Creation, projects a three-fold movement and each of them is inextricably linked up through cause and effect. The first is the absurdity of existence, the second is the apogeal absurdity ensuing profound alienation and the third is man's inexorable fight against such a predicament.

Provides biographical detail on the author Albert Camus. Explores major themes in his novel, "The Plague." Details how Camus attempts to portray the suffocation from which we all suffer, and the atmosphere of menace and exile in which we all live.

Compares isolation in Albert Camus' "The Plague" and Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis."

In The Plague (Albert Camus) and The Metamorphosis (Franz Kafka) we find various ideals, themes, and emotions. In both novels, the most apparent is communication of the theme of alienation through symbolism (more specifically, transformations). In Camus' The Plague and Kafka's The Metamorphosis, the theme of alienation is presented through symbolism of physical, psychological and emotional transformations.

An analysis of Albert Camus' development of Cottard as antihero, and his treatment of Cottard's demise, in Camus' novel The Plague. The analysis also looks at how Camus utilizes Tarrou's assessment of Cottard to illuminate Cottard's place within the novel's larger themes, including those of exile and love.

Presents a summary of "The Plague" by Albert Camus along with a brief analysis of the parallels to Nazi Germany.

An analysis of Albert Camus' The Plague, focusing on the character Father Paneloux and his relativity towards the existentialist dilemma. Camus uses Paneloux to express the controversy between the reality of existentialism and an alternate belief based on the faith in religion.

Discusses Albert Camus' novel, The plague. Analyzes the character of Tarrou. Describes how the character reveals that he is a humanist.