I'm a brainlet. I just finished reading The Plague by Albert

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2017-04-20 08:00:35 Post No. 9406516
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Anonymous 2017-04-20 08:00:35 Post No. 9406516 [Report]

I'm a brainlet. I just finished reading The Plague by Albert Camus. I thought it was a great read, and a well told story, but I'm having trouble interpreting the themes of this novel.

Would anyone be willing to explain to me the symbolism/imagery/themes/characters behind The Plague?

So far, what I have is (spoilers ahead!)

>The rats represent humanity. They first begin dying in the streets and all over the place, and then the citizens of Oran do. When the rats return at the end of the novel, it symbolizes the return of humans to the city. Why would Camus be comparing people to rats? How does this fit with the overall theme in the book?
~~>The death of Jacque was dramatic and drawn out, clearly for a reason, but why?~~
~~>Tarrou's death seemed to be really important, especially to Rieux. Is this Albert Camus commenting on the fleeting nature of human emotion/friendship?~~
~~I do not understand the plague itself. What did it symbolize? What did it impart on the characters?~~

I liked the book, but it feels like I missed practically everything in it, subtext wise

Anonymous 2017-04-20 09:29:08 Post No.9406815
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Anonymous 2017-04-20 09:29:08 Post No.9406815 [Report]

It's about WWII. Camus is not even hard, come on.

Anonymous 2017-04-20 10:32:53 Post No.9406996
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Anonymous 2017-04-20 10:32:53 Post No.9406996 [Report]

peoples showing true selfs and trying to make something with life in face of impending doom

Anonymous 2017-04-20 10:36:27 Post No.9407006
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Anonymous 2017-04-20 10:36:27 Post No.9407006 [Report]

>he struggles with camus
>dude kill ourself or drink a cup of coffee lmao is too complicated for his tiny high school brain
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHA

Anonymous 2017-04-20 10:37:45 Post No.9407009
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Anonymous 2017-04-20 10:37:45 Post No.9407009 [Report]

>>9407006
youre not even good at bullying.

Anonymous 2017-04-21 01:44:14 Post No.9407487
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Anonymous 2017-04-21 01:44:14 Post No.9407487 [Report]

>>9406516
Try looking into absurdism, it might help you understand the plague a little better.

Anonymous 2017-04-21 01:47:24 Post No.9407505
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Anonymous 2017-04-21 01:47:24 Post No.9407505 [Report]

>>9407006
It's a shame that retards with this attitude are the ones who get stuck with teaching positions..

Anonymous 2017-04-21 01:54:27 Post No.9407544
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Anonymous 2017-04-21 01:54:27 Post No.9407544 [Report]

Basically, it's about humanity in stressful, extreme and completely absurd times. Rieux is Camus self insert. And though the attitude of the town is one of constant grief and terror, humanity is able to overcome and remain our most human. Within this context, we have the swimming scene which is aesthetic and shows how important a human connection is.

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