In chapter six of The Stranger by Albert Camus, the protagonist Meursault is greatly affected by the sun. The setting for this chapter is on the beach, and the unwavering heat of the sun appears brutal and hostile even to the point where it seems to be attacking Meursault. The sun follows Meursault like an omnipotent tormentor brandishing weapons, attacking Meursault. This tormentor causes Meursault physical pain and mental anguish. Despite the harshness of the sun and the brutality of the murder, ironically Meursault is left with a desire for life and he clings to pleasant memories, which…
