2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 1
Available Online: 1 March 2025
Author/s:
Astorga, John Mark*
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (markapinya14@gmail.com)
Valla, Hazel
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (vallahazel@gmail.com)
Toledo, Lyka Angeline
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (toledolykaangeline@gmail.com)
Bon, Ron Gabriel
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (rongabrielbon12@gmail.com)
Ganoza, Junalyn
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (ganozajunalyn5@gmail.com)
Salavaria, Princess
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (princesssalavaria2@gmail.com)
Zaragoza, Joanna Jillian
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (joannajillianrzaragoza@gmail.com)
Salikala, Charryniza
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (salikalacharryniza76@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This paper examines the Existential philosophy of Mersault in Albert Camus’ The Stranger using Biographical Criticism. This paper offers fresh analysis of this novel as it deals with the life and experiences of Albert Camus as he portrayed Meursault as the reflection of his absurdism. This paper uses a Qualitative approach utilizing Textual analysis to examine the relationship between Albert Camus’ life and philosophy and Meursault as the main character of his famous novel The Stranger. In addition, Biographical criticism was used as the main framework for analysis which shows that Mersault reflects the Absurdism of Albert Camus. With these findings, it is easier to identify Meursault’s motives in his absurdity. Using biographical criticism in critiquing Albert Camus’ The Stranger, the researchers found a significant relationship between the author’s life experiences and the protagonist, Meursault’s portrayal. This paper will surely help future researchers to scrutinize the reason behind Meursault’s actions in the novel. In addition, this study will create new perspectives about the novel which is crucial in literary criticism and the philosophy of absurdism.
Keywords: Albert Camus, absurdism, biographical criticism, literary analysis, existentialism
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25023
Cite this article:
Astorga, J. M., Valla, H., Toledo, L. A., Bon, R. G., Ganoza, J., Salavaria, P., Zaragoza, J. J., & Salikala, C. (2025). The stranger: Meursault as the reflections of Albert Camus’ Absurdism. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(1), 243-251. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25023
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