Memorization pt 1
Who did the Arab kill?
His cousin
Does the Arab speak French?
No
Give an example of symbolism in the story
The four rivers of France on the blackboard
The Arab
Daru rejecting the gun
The Arab holding the package and money against his chest
The Arab’s hand being tied by a rope
Where does the story take place?
Algeria
What does Daru say when the Arab asks, “Why do you eat with me?”
“I’m hungry.” (Camus 79)
What was written on Daru’s blackboard at the end of the story?
“You handed over our brother. You will pay for this.” (Camus 84)
How long did it take to look for the Arab?
A month
What is the main “dilemma” that the Arab faces?
Whether to turn himself in or run away
What year was “The Guest” published
1957
What did the Arab say when Daru asked, “Why did you kill him?”
“He ran away. I ran after him.” (Camus 80)
Where was Balducci headed off to after leaving the Arab with Daru?
El Ameur
What did Daru do when Balducci waved to him when traveling to the school?
Daru did not wave back
Give an example of 1 of the themes in the story
There is always a choice. The only choice you cannot choose, is not to choose
People are accountable for their own actions, decisions, and ultimately the inevitable outcome
One can never be truly neutral; They must take a side
What side was the author “Albert Camus” on during the French and Arab conflicts?
He was neutral
What does Balducci say when Daru asks, “Is he against us?”
“I don’t think so. But you can never be sure.” (Camus 76)
What is the name of the area and people that will shelter the prisoner?
Pasturelands and the first nomads
Where is Daru’s shotgun?
In his trunk
What is the main “dilemma” that Daru faces?
Whether to turn the Arab in or let him free
What does the author “Albert Camus” and Daru believe in?
Individual freedom, existentialism and absurdism
What does Balducci say when he gives Daru the revolver?
“Keep it; I don’t need two weapons from here to El Ameur.” (Camus 77)
What did the prisoner do at the end of the story?
The prisoner turned himself in to the police at Tinguit
What is the colour of the Arab’s jellaba
Faded blue
What is the basic tenet of existentialism that applies to Balducci?
“People ‘of good faith’ create their own values and destinies by becoming engaged in their own specific situations; they don’t unthinkingly follow social laws and conventions.”
What significant event inspired Albert Camus to write “The Guest?”
The Algerian war of Independence
What does Balducci say after Daru said “I mean, that’s not my job.”
“What! What’s the meaning of this? In wartime people do all kinds of jobs.” (Camus 75)