Why is the following quote from Part 2, Chapter 1&2 important?

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“Inquiries had been conducted at Marengo and the police informed that I’d shown “great callousness” at my mother’s funeral.”

Asked by Alex P #1073244 on 11/23/2020 1:38 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/23/2020 2:36 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/23/2020 2:36 PM

This is important because Mersault's previous actions or inactions are being used as a premise for his trial, specifically, his state of mind.

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