• Research Paper on:
    Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus

    Number of Pages: 7

     

    Summary of the research paper:

    The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is analyzed from a philosophical perspective in 7 pages. One source is cited in the bibliography.

    Name of Research Paper File: JL5_JLCamus.rtf

    Buy This Research Paper »

     

    Unformatted Sample Text from the Research Paper:
    his self-awareness. Bibliography lists 1 source JLCamus.rtf "The myth of Sisyphus" Research Compiled for Enterprises Inc By , January 2013 For More  Information On How To Use This Report Correctly, Please     Albert Camus The Myth of Sisyphus is not simply a re-telling of the myth itself, but also an interpretation of the way in which the  myth can be related to the life of humanity in general, and in particular to ones understanding and acceptance of the futility of life, which he does not consider to  be negative per se. He looks at the nature of Sisyphus character, the way in which he challenged and defied the gods, and the punishment he received as a result.  However, he does not look at Sisyphus fate as something which defines the gods as victorious and Sisyphus as subjugated to their will, primarily because of the way in which  Sisyphus himself perceives his condition.  He begins by giving a brief account of the life of Sisyphus and the reasons why he was punished by the gods, which delineates the events, and the  particular elements of Sisyphus character, which have combined to bring him to his current fate, undergoing an endless punishment in the underworld. He has, during his life, been independent and 

    Back to Research Paper Results