P1+Why+do+you+think+Meursault+begins+to+enjoy+the+examinations+between+him+and+the+magistrate?

Meursault is so absurd that he enjoys the examination between himself and the magistrate. The religion topic has gotten Meursault in a intrigued, "He said it was impossible; all men believed in God, even those who turn their backs on him. That was his belief, and if he were ever to doubt it, his life would be meaningless. "Do you want my life to be meaningless?" he shouted. As far as I could see, it had nothing to do with me, and I told him so" (Camus 69). Finally Meursault has realized that he is an an absurdist. He does not believe in the religion and seeing the magistrate in such a frenzy over god and the non-belief that Meursault has shown the lack of care has just sent the Magistrate over the edge. This excites Meursault. - Sarah McClelland

I think he likes talking to the magistrate because that is when he first realized himself to be different than others. He finds it amusing that the magistrate disagrees with him. He likes to argue. He enjoys the entire process of being in trouble. Meursault said "I was almost surprised at having ever enjoyed anything better than those rare moments when the magistrate, after escorting me to the door of the office, would pat my shoulder and say in a friendly tone: “Well, Mr. Antichrist, that’s all for the present!”" (Camus 90). He likes to be known as Mr. Antichrist. He enjoys the examinations between him and the magistrate because he finally feels like he exists. He is even surprised by this. After the first time at the magistrates, he enjoys being there despite the fact that he is not longer questioned. Meursault likes the magistrate and the lawyer and says he feels like they're a family. Maybe after this ordeal, he just appreciates people more. -Michael McDonough