The Myth of Sisyphus
Sisyphus vs. the Gods
Camus and The Myth of Sisyphus
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Sisyphus' final punishment

Rolling a boulder up a hill for eternity

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Who did Sisyphus deceive?

The gods

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The philosopher who wrote The Myth of Sisyphus

Albert Camus

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Sisyphus' original punishment

Death

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Who punishes Sisyphus?

Zeus

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The term used to describe the realization that life has no inherent meaning

The absurd

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Sisyphus' final crime

Cheating death

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Which river did Sisyphus trick Thanatos near?

River Styx

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Writer's interpretation of Sisyphus' struggle

The absurdity of life and the necessity of finding meaning despite it

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Sisyphus' original crime

Telling Asopus that Zeus had abducted his daughter

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Which god freed Thanatos after Sisyphus chained him?

Ares

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Term used for someone who continues living despite knowing life has no inherent meaning

Absurd hero

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The place Sisyphus is performing his punishment

Tartarus

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The city ruled by Sisyphus

Corinth/Ephyra

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Camus’ famous conclusion about Sisyphus

“One must imagine Sisyphus happy”

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