The Absurd
The Absurd Hero of Existential Philosophy
"Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." 

CAMUS’ ABSURDISM
•	The Absurd is a pointless quest for meaning in a universe devoid of purpose. It is a totally human foible and, once again, only defines the begining of the questioning of existence. Coming to terms with the Absurd is what essentially concerns Camus
That’s Absurd!
•	This accounts for the "weight and strangeness" of the world experienced by every human being. The feeling of absurdity is "the separation between man and his life", an actor walking on stage and not recognizing the scenery or knowing the lines of the play he is supposed to speak, a sense of permanent displacement and un-belonging.
Camus' Quote on Absurd
•	"Getting up, the streetcar, four hours of office or factory, lunch, streetcar, four hours of work, supper, sleep and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. . . All at the same rhythm--most of the time it's easy follow this path. But one fine day the "why" of it overcomes us and everything begins in that weariness tainted by astonishment.” 
ESSAY TOPICS
•	How is the Metamorphosis an existential text?
•	Explain the significance of the myth of Sisyphus in The Stranger.  (Absurd Hero).
•	Compare Gregor Samsa to Mersault.
•	What does the apple represent?
•	***IB and HONORS CHOOSE 2 ESSAYS***