The Absurdism document is what we will be discussing in class on April 1st.
You will need to read up to Part II by Tuesday. This is up to page 59.
Read 59-98 by Wednesday.
Read 98-end of book by Friday.
Essay on The Stranger (Compare and Contrast Essay) assigned Monday, April 8th
Rough draft due April 9th.
Essay due April 10th.
Your essay will be a comparison/contrast essay on the The Myth of Sisyphus and The Stranger. Consider both tragic heroes and their predicament and how they continue in an absurd world.
We will be reading Albert Camus' novel The Stranger March 26-April 12th. The majority of the work will be based on your ability to keep up with the reading schedule and participate in class discussion. This is not a difficult book to read but it will require your attention and class participation. There will be notes for you to take and writing assignments. It does really matter!
