To what extent does Meursault accept his fate? How does he arrive at his final understanding of his situation, and how would you describe that understanding?

Meursault simply accepts his fate as is, without understanding what sin is. Meursault is an existentialist who believes in the absurdity and lack of meaning of life. He knows he is guilty and that everyone believes him to be guilty. The chaplain continues to approach him longer and farther, more and more, begging him to see more of the situation. Meursault sees nothing else. And, as soon as he believes the chaplain has given up on him, he turns around and cries out wondering if Meursault ever wished for another life - one that is not so earthly, one more divine! Meursault responds that, of course, he wishes for another life. But that life is nothing more than one of greater materialism, with money, time, and a better smile.