The stranger charecters Flashcards
Meursault
The protagonist and narrator of The Stranger, to whom the novel’s title refers
Marie Cardona
A former co-worker of Meursault who begins an affair with him the day after his mother’s funeral. (asks to marry Meursault)
Raymond
A local pimp and Meursault’s neighbor. Raymond becomes angry when he suspects his mistress is cheating on him, and in his plan to punish her, he enlists Meursault’s help.
The Chaplain
A priest who attends to the religious needs of condemned men, the chaplain acts as a catalyst for Meursault’s psychological and philosophical development.
Céleste
The proprietor of a café where Meursault frequently eats lunch. Céleste remains loyal to Meursault during his murder trial.
Meursault’s Mother
Madame Meursault’s death begins the action of the novel. Three years prior, Meursault sent her to an old persons’ home.
Thomas Perez (Perez)
One of the elderly residents at the old persons’ home where Meursault’s mother lived. (Perez and Madame Meursault were inseparable)
The Examining Magistrate
The magistrate questions Meursault several times after his arrest.
The Caretaker
A worker at the old persons’ home where Meursault’s mother spent the three years prior to her death.
The Director
The manager of the old persons’ home where Meursault’s mother spent her final three years.
Masson
One of Raymond’s friends, who invites Raymond, Meursault, and Marie to spend a Sunday at his beach house with him and his wife.
The Prosecutor
The lawyer who argues against Meursault at the trial.
Salamano
One of Meursault’s neighbors. Salamano owns an old dog that suffers from mange, and he frequently curses at and beats his pet.
The Arab
The brother of Raymond’s mistress.
