Topic > The Stranger Injustice Analysis - 1031

Since he cares little about the affairs of the world, claiming that they mean nothing, then even justice, a major concern of the world, means nothing to him. His actions both before and after the decision to kill a man without provocation demonstrate his apathetic view of the world and his indifference towards justice. Thus Meursault's search for justice, culminating in the court's decision to execute him, remains an example for all to see of society's inability to instill justice in criminals. Meursault's perpetual refusal to acquire a sense of morality and emotion instigates skepticism in all who learn his story about society's true ability to instill justice in the world.