Meursault responds strangely to Marie's question of his love for her. What can we infer about his character from this occurrence?

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Meursault responds strangely to Marie's question of his love for her. What can we infer about his character from this occurrence?

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Asked by Selena G #516783 on 4/6/2016 6:07 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/6/2016 6:29 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/6/2016 6:09 PM

Chapter please?

Answered by Selena G #516783 on 4/6/2016 6:14 PM

chapters 4-5 pt.1♥

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/6/2016 6:29 PM

When Marie asks Meursault if he loves her, he replies that it does not matter and that he does not think he loves her. She looks sad but later laughs and he kisses her again. We can infer that he is incapable of emotion or love. Meursault doesn't know how to love.

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