Journal 3

The Sun:
"I was so tired and also because we hadn't opened the blinds, the day, already bright with sun, hit me like a slap in the face." (47)
- Mersault always seems to become sleepy when he sees the sun, which I find ironic.

"But the whole beach, throbbing in the sun, was pressing on my back." (58).
- Possible personification/symbol for Mersault's instincts that usually are given into without a second thought, but are now stopped by his conscience.

Red:
"There was the same dazzling red glare." (57)
- This was right before Mersault committed murder, and is an example of when he actually invested thought into his life, deciding whether or not to shoot the trigger, instead of always going with his instincts.