Monday 2/11

Journal:

At the end of chapter 2, Mersault describes the "reddish glow" of the sky and the "passing clouds that had left a hint of rain hanging over the street, which made it look darker."  Examine Mersault's observant nature and his fascination with the physical world.

1.  Discuss Journal

2.  Prezi:  Aburdism in The Stranger

3.  Read beginning of ch. 3

Focus:  Salamano and his dog.

Activity:  With a partner, describe this relationship.  (List details)


Create your own "personal theory" about how this relationship might symbolize Camus' existential world.  (15 mins)  **Share.


4.  Read pgs. 28-33.

Questions:

Who is Raymond Sintes?
What problem does he have?
Why does Mersault get involved with him?
Is this a "healthy" friendship?

Short Story:  "Charles"  Shirley Jackson

http://mvhs.nbed.nb.ca/sites/mvhs.nbed.nb.ca/files/noteattach/teacher/3768/sh_ort_story_charles_by_shirley_jackson.pdf