Stranger 2

The translator states that the writing style is used to depict him in a way that does not show consciousness. Throughout The Stranger he is depicted as non-emotional and almost empty headed. He struggles communicating and disregards others feelings almost like a camera man shooting a documentary that can't interact with everyday life. He refuses to get involved in pretty traumatic moments and makes excuses to get out of it "She asked me to go find a policeman, but I told her I didn’t like cops." (44) He is using excuses to avoid getting involved in the beating and is trying to stay as indifferent as possible. His disconnect is also shown through the loss of his mother. He seems so indifferent and numb about it.