Myth of Sisyphus
Who kidnapped aEgina in the form of an eagle
Zeus
Where was Mersault, the main character in "The stranger" from?
French Algeria
The man who was killed in "The Stranger" held up an umbrella to Mersault
False, it was a knife
What is the book Jean Paul Sartre wrote that outlines his key ideas of Exitentialism?
Being and Nothingness
Who Wrote 'No Exit'?
Jean Paul Sartre
Who did Sisyphus marry?
Where did Mersault imagine himself while in prison
The beach
Persephone is the queen of the underworld
True
The idea that life has no predetermined meaning, until one creates their own purpose through life.
Who are the three key characters in 'No Exit'?
Gachin, Estelle, and Inez
How does Albert Camus imagine Sisyphus at the end of his essay?
Happy
Who did Mersault lose at the beginning of "The Stranger"
His "mama"
Mersault loved Marie
False
What is Authenticity in regards to Exitentialism?
This character is in 'hell' because they killed their unwanted child
Estelle
Who is death in "The myth of Sisyphus"
Thatanos
What was the reason Mersault killed the man
The sun
Essence is a set of core properties that everything has that make it what it is, therefore giving it meaning.
What is Nihilism?
The belief that life has no ultimate meaning or value
What is the famous qoute that represents 'No Exit'?
Hell is other people
What did Sisyphus ask for in exchange of giving up the location of aEgina
A river
Why is Albert Camus' novel called "The Stranger"
Because Mersault showed a lack of empathy for his "mama" and the man he killed
False, they believe meaning only exists once you act on it.
Fill in the blank:
It is certain we cannot escape _____, for we are ______.
Anguish
Describe the love triangle in 'No Exit'
Estelle wants Garcin, Inez wants Estelle, And Garcin is indifferent