8 Jul 2024 6:48 pm
Based on my own study of history, the usa was widely known for having this sort of culture way back in 1800, at least. Seemed to be a puritan thing. As the influence of the usa spread, so did this ridiculous culture. Contrary to popular belief, the monarchist culture of old Europe was actually less terrified of taboo.DeezerShoove » 08 Jul 2024, 5:53 pm » wrote: ↑ I read The Stranger many years ago (Camus).
I could relate to the main character Meursault and his lack of reaction to his mother's death being used against him. He had nothing to do with her death but somehow his sentencing later for a manslaughter charge was influenced by that. Defending himself became less the issue than his demeanor.
His indifference to mankind, social construct (read: religion), etc. was his undoing.
Not feeling the proper way was wrong. No, not ACTING like he felt the proper way was wrong.