The Stranger: Journal 9

At the end of the text, Mersault comes to the conclusion that searching for a "deeper meaning" in life is futile. He believes he has found all the meaning he needs in his life by choosing to live it the way he wants-which happens to be devoid of emotion. Camus wants the readers to feel this way as well, and also to develop an understanding for Mersault's attitude. After coming to this realization, Mersault is at peace with himself and therefore is happer.