Is the ending of The Stranger by Albert Camus optimistic?
Question:
Is the ending of The Stranger by Albert Camus optimistic?
Happy Endings:
One of the great divides among works of literature is to have a happy ending or to have a tragic ending. Happy endings are seen as somewhat naive and cheap because they don't look directly at the tragedy of life. But tragic endings are often seen as pessimistic. Endings which cannot be labeled happy or tragic exclusively are considered more full developed and nuanced.
Answer and Explanation:
Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer! Create your account
View this answerIt ends with the main character being on the verge of being executed by the state, so that is somewhat of a pessimistic outlook. This event, however,...
See full answer below.
Learn more about this topic:
from
Chapter 6 / Lesson 33Learn about ''The Stranger'' by Albert Camus and how it relates to the existentialist movement in philosophy of the 20th century. Learn about Camus' short life.