The student demonstrated a thorough understanding of the literal meaning of the text, effectively explaining key events and their significance in relation to the theme of absurdity in *The Stranger*. The thesis statement is focused and informative, outlining the exploration of absurdity through Maman's death, the trial, and acceptance of reality, and the student consistently aligned the analysis with this thesis throughout the essay. While the student provided insightful interpretations and well-chosen references that support their arguments, they failed to convincingly interpret the indirect meaning of the text, particularly in relation to how Meursault's indifference reflects broader themes. Overall, the analysis addresses the thesis and provides a plausible exploration of the text's existential themes.
