Journal #8

I enjoy the Stranger in a deeper way now after gaining insight into its authors views and beliefs.

I think that in order for this book to be appreciated, one must look farther in and analyze the text so as to uncover the authors intentions.

Albert Camus uses the symbol of Salamano's dog in order to portray Mersaults relationship with society, and to foreshadow the eventual death of Mersault. This is demonstrated through the dog's relationship with it's owner.