Meursault begins to comprehend that not only does he not care what happens, but that the world does not care either. For example, when Meursault told Raymond not to shoot the Arab and to give him the gun, that is when Meursault reached an epiphany: “it was then that I realized you could either shoot or not shoot.” His epiphany connotes that no difference exists between the two alternatives. In addition, the nature motif reoccurs during this chapter. In the beginning of the chapter, Meursault portrays nature's benefits: the sun calming his headache and the sea providing him and Marie to swim and enjoy each other's company. However, as the chapter progresses, Meursault conveys nature in a negative light. Moreover, the heat oppressing Meursault is an example of nature's negative on him.
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