Many of Albert Camus' novels focus on the idea of ​​an absurd nature – this idea is primarily evident in the novel The Stranger. Camus uses the main character Meursault to illustrate the philosophy of the Absurd. Meursault's response to religion, relationships, and his passive nature confirm that he is an absurdist. Meursault must remain static and indifferent to life to represent the absurd. Albert Camus integrates absurd nature through Meursault's response to religion. The absurdist is concerned with religion because he believes that life has no meaning and does not matter. The concept of religion representing a purpose of existence is shattered by Meursault's behavior. Before Meursault's execution, the chaplain speaks to him and Meursault responds by saying, "But everyone knows that life is not worth living." Deep down, I knew perfectly well that it does not matter whether one dies at thirty or seventy, since in both cases, men and women will naturally continue to live – and for thousands of years” (p. 108). This conversation takes place in the final chapter of the novel as Meursault is about to be executed for murder. What is interesting about this quote is that even though Meursault is faced with death, he remains indifferent. Normally, if an individual is about to be executed, he or she is repentant, remorseful, and filled with emotion. Yet Meursault seems almost content with the idea of ​​death. Similar to an absurdist, he doesn't think life is worth living. Meursault explains his belief that life is an endless cycle without meaning. Therefore, it does not matter whether or not a person dies at the age of thirty or at the age of seventy, because there is no point in leaving...... middle of paper . ..... ng to say. I thought about it. I said no. (p. 107) After having the opportunity to defend himself, Meursault chose to say nothing. He was more attentive to what people thought than to what was said. His passive nature led to his execution. The novel could have ended differently if Meursault would have defended himself. Meursault's static and indifferent character throughout the novel helps prove that he is an absurdist. In the novel, in terms of religion, relationships and passivity, Meursault follows the philosophy of the absurd. This means that although he seeks to find a purpose and reason for everything, he contradicts everything with reason and all common sense. In several of his books, Albert Camus takes a character and makes him absurd in order to educate and inform his readers about his philosophy of the absurd..