Question

14. For Camus, in the myth of Sisyphus,

A. Sisyphus represents the typical human being

B. Rolling the rock represents living the typical human life

C. A. & B.

D. None of the above

15. According to Camus, when one discovers the absurd, one is tempted to do what?

A. Write a manual of happiness

B. Read a philosophical classic

C. Examine life’s mysteries

D. Eat ice cream

Answer 1

14) The answer is both, "A & B. "

The myth of Sisyphus represents the typical human life with Sisyphus as the archetypal absurd hero. Sisyphus is introduced as a metaphor for human conditions and the absurdity of experiences.Many people have found connections with him rolling the rock up a hill.

15) The answer is, "examine life's mysteries"

According to Camus, absurd means a fundamental conflict between what we want from the universe and what we find in the universe. Therefore, when one discovers the absurd, one is tempted to examine life's mysteries.