<P> Meursault is now incarcerated, and explains his arrest, time in prison, and upcoming trial . His general detachment makes living in prison very tolerable, especially after he gets used to the idea of being restricted and unable to have sex with Marie . He passes the time sleeping, or mentally listing the objects he owned in his apartment . At the trial, the prosecuting attorney portrays Meursault's quietness and passivity as demonstrating guilt and a lack of remorse . The prosecutor tells the jury more about Meursault's inability or unwillingness to cry at his mother's funeral than the murder . He pushes Meursault to tell the truth, but the man resists . Later, on his own, Meursault tells the reader that he simply was never able to feel any remorse or personal emotions for any of his actions in life . The dramatic prosecutor denounces Meursault, claiming that he must be a soulless monster, incapable of remorse, and thus deserves to die for his crime . Although Meursault's attorney defends him and later tells Meursault that he expects the sentence to be light, Meursault is alarmed when the judge informs him of the final decision: that he will be publicly guillotined . </P> <P> In prison, Meursault desires the chance to appeal . While awaiting execution of his death sentence, Meursault meets with a chaplain, but rejects his proffered opportunity of turning to God . The prisoner says that God is a waste of his time . Although the chaplain persists in trying to lead Meursault from his atheism (or, perhaps more precisely, his apatheism), Meursault finally accosts him in a rage . He has an outburst about his frustrations and the absurdity of the human condition, and his personal anguish without respite at the meaninglessness of his freedom, existence and responsibility . He expresses anger about others, saying that they have no right to judge him for his actions or for who he is, that no one has the right to judge another . It is hinted that the priest believed Meursault deserved to appeal, but it is unclear if he is still of opinion after the ordeal . Meursault however has grasped the universe's indifference towards humankind, and prepares for his execution . He states he will no longer feel lonely but will instead feel joy once there is a large congregation at his execution . </P> <P> Meursault is a French Algerian who learns of his mother's death by telegram . Meursault's indifference to his mother's death demonstrates some emotional detachment from his environment . Other instances are shown . Meursault is also a truthful person, speaking his mind without regard for others . He is regarded as a stranger to society due to his indifference . </P> <P> Meursault's mother was sent to an old people's home three years prior to her death, as noted in the opening lines of the novel . As Meursault nears the time for his execution, he feels a kinship with his mother, thinking she, too, embraced a meaningless universe . </P>

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