Topic: Parallelism between Mersault's reaction to death in the first and second part. Does death make him emotionally disconnected?
"Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe, I don't know. I got a telegram from the home: 'Mother deceased. Funeral tomorrow. Faithfully yours.' That doesn't mean anything. Maybe is was yesterday." (3)
"Everybody felt sorry for me and Celeste said, 'You only have one mother.' When I left, they walked me to the door because I was a little distracted [...] He lost his uncle a few months back." (4)
"The director spoke to me again. But I wasn't really listening anymore. Then he said, 'I suppose you'd like to see your mother.' I got up without saying anything and he led the was to the door." (5)
"It surprised me, because I didn't know who she was. I wished I didn't have to listen to her anymore." (10)
"The undertaker's men arrived a few minutes ago. I'm going to ask them to seal the casket. Before I do, would you like to see your mother one last time? I said no." (13)
"I don't know why we waited so long before getting under way. I was hot in my dark clothes." (15)
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