The Stranger - Immersed in Sensuality: A Contemptible Trait Thesis: Albert Camus expresses this contempt for indifference through the setting in his novel, The Stranger, as shown by Mersault being put to death for allowing the sun, a sensual object, control him at Maman’s funeral and in the murder scene. I. Actions at Maman’s funeral A. Primary reason for death sentence 1. Prosecutor’s line of questioning 2. Prosecutor’s Statement on purpose of trial B. Controlled by sun 1. Sun beaming down 2. Wanted to speed up funeral II. Actions in murder scene A. Secondar