Stranger
... “The Stranger,” written by Albert Camus, is his closest definition. ... The protagonist in “The Stranger” portrays an attitude of existentialism. ... “The Stranger” opens up with the death of Meursault’s mother. ... The issue of moral individualism plays a key part in “The Stranger. ... Meursault portrays moral individualism throughout “The Stranger” in multiple manners. ... Meursault makes plenty of choices throughout “The Stranger. ... “The Stranger” illustrates Meursault trying to find a meaning. ... “The Stranger” reveals the usage of moral individualism, subjectivity, choice and commitment, and dread and anxiety. When faced with the question what is an existentialist, Albert Camus would respond with a copy of “The Stranger” and tell you Meursault is an existentialist.