By
choosing to live as a isolated individual Mr. Elizabeth Bennet parallels to Meursault. Elizabeth allows her prejudice to interrupt
her ability in finding a suitable suitor. Albeit she lives in a strict
society that is founded on social class, she refuses to acknowledge any aspect
of it. Similar to Meursault, he lack of understanding the mechanics of society
force her to become a social outcast; thus, not able to enjoy the simple
pressures of life. Although this stubbornness on both the part of Elizabeth and
Meursault appears to be a negative characteristic, it undeniably is a positive
and strong character attribute. Ironically, at the end of both Pride and Prejudice
and The Stranger, both Meursault and Elizabeth Bennet came to the
realization that by changing and not isolating themselves from society they can
live more fulfilling lives.
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