Option 1: What symbolic role does the sun/light play in the novel? What themes does this symbolism develop?
The sun symbolizes the fragile nature of life. In chapter six, the author uses the sun to describe the fragile nature of life when he describes it as "shattering". Only a page or so later does Mersault shoot the Arab. This symbolism develops the theme that life is precious and that when we are faced with tough times, we internalize things and eventually find our own meaning in life.
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