Writing
fromVulture
2 hours agoCamus's The Stranger, It Turns Out, Is Still Relevant
The adaptation of The Stranger emphasizes Meursault's passive nature and the racial implications of his actions, adding depth to the original narrative.
The initial offense could have maintained a shield of plausible deniability- dismissed as an unfortunate use of a common phrase between people when having a misunderstanding. Instead the Duolingo-style apology, in which Nolan noted that they "disrespected [his] heritage," read as cringeworthy; becoming a case study in a common affliction that befalls my hometown-called "Portland Nice™."