In Camus’ The Plague its events lead Dr. Rieux to an understanding of the meaning of man’s existence. In this novel, several existentialist principles are illustrated: first, men have freedom of choice; second, we are responsible for our actions and its consequences; third, what each person does he believes is good for all mankind (we become role models or examples); fourth, this responsibility brings anxiety or suffering; fifth, the absurdity of life through the inevitability of death; and sixth, alienation from societal institutions. This novel is divided into five parts like a classical drama. This is an excerpt of a book review written by myself for a University literature class.

anyone who wants to read about disease in Africa and what it does to society.

how Dr Rieux saves lives and becomes the hero.

the many allusions to death and disease.

read more books by Camus.

sad and helpless about disease and death.

was a famous existentialist writer.

it is a symbolic account of WWII.

it is tragic.

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