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[decemberr94]

Hey guys!

I'm starting my written assignment in Norwegian A1 literature today, and I need some help with my research question. The Norwegian A1 course should be the same as all the other language A1 courses so I think anyone would be able to help.

I've chosen to write about The Stranger by Albert Camus and right now my rq is: How does conformity create a conflict between Mersault and society?

However, I'm not really sure if it's a good question or not. What do you think? I want to write something about conformity in The Stranger but as you can see I can't seem to find the perfect rq. So if you have any suggestions, that would make me really happy. Your help is much appreciated!

[kim luffy]

Hey there!

It's an interesting topic but it'll be hard finding points for that. Also, the question may seem hard to answer due to how it's phrased in my opinion.How about you lose the 'how' and just say 'does confirmity create a conflict between meursault and society?' Therefore you can have a yes or no answer or even both.

In the Stranger, Meursault doesn't confirm to society's views or ways and remains indifferent to them. The conflict, i'm guessing, is that society sees him as a 'monster' because of this.
Hope i made sense and helped

Edited by kim luffy, Jun 26, 2012 - 19:42.

[decemberr94]

Thank you!

Thats a good suggestion, I'll reformulate it
I want to write about how Mersaults indifference, emotional detachement and his lack of commitment to the unspoken rules is making him a stranger in society, thus creating a conflict.

Lets hope my norwegian is better and I'll be able to state my arguments more clearly, haha

[kim luffy]

Thank you!

Thats a good suggestion, I'll reformulate it
I want to write about how Mersaults indifference, emotional detachement and his lack of commitment to the unspoken rules is making him a stranger in society, thus creating a conflict.

Lets hope my norwegian is better and I'll be able to state my arguments more clearly, haha

You're welcome!
I think those points are really good! Just remember to mention what conformity is somewhere in your essay, most probably in the introduction. Good luck with it!

Edited by kim luffy, Jun 27, 2012 - 09:39.