... lives that they are living. In Meursault's case, he oblivious to his own absurdity, as he only comes to terms with this ideology towards the end of the novel. As a student, he had ambitions; but as he came towards the end of his studies, he realized that "none of it really mattered". At that instant, his vision became clouded, as he began to realize that he was not dissatisfied with his life. He is also blind towards the indifferent universe which he inhabits, which is ironic because he would eventually become an absurd hero of this society. If the circumstances were different and Meursault did actually discern the uncaring universe and its callousness towards his absurdity, he could perchance foreshadow where his indifference would lead him. Salamano and his dog is an example of this uncaring universe as the pair has lived in a state of misery for a ...

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