Chapter 6, the Stranger by Albert Camus

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"When Meursault wakes up on Sunday he doesn’t feel well, but he’s agreed to go out with Marie and Raymond. Marie tries to cheer Meursault up and jokes that he looks like a “mourner at a funeral.” Meursault admits to feeling “limp.” Standing outside on the street, the sun glares into Meursault’s eyes. Marie is in good spirits, however, and soon Meursault is feeling better. Raymond arrives wearing a straw hat, looking very dapper, but Meursault is put off by his getup. Meursault recalls going to the police station the night before to testify for Raymond. The police did not check Meursault’s statement and they let Raymond off with just a warning. On the way to the bus stop they notice a group of Arab men staring at them. Raymond says that one of them is his girlfriend’s brother. Marie nervously urges them on to the bus stop. They arrive at the beach and Marie is in good spirits again. She happily swings her bag as they walk along by the water. They arrive at Raymond’s friend Masson’s beach house. Raymond ¬introduces Masson and his wife to Meursault and Marie. Marie and Mme. Masson laugh and talk together, and Meursault indicates that he is seriously considering marrying Marie. Meursault and Marie go swimming together and have an enjoyable time. They return to Masson’s bungalow, drink wine, and eat a big lunch. Meursault starts to feel slightly drunk. He talks about possibly spending the month of August on the beach with Masson and Raymond. Everyone is enjoying themselves and they realize they have all lost track of time when Marie notices that it is only 11:30 in the morning. Meursault, Raymond, and Masson walk back down to the beach. Meursault is bothered by the sun glaring off the water. He feels groggy and a little confused. As they walk along the beach, two Arab men approach them. Raymond realizes that one of the men is his girlfriend’s brother.

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