La Chute – The Fall- by Albert Camus Study notes- Summary with commentary

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1) La CHUTE- a brief explanation of the book

2) Summary of LA CHUTE with commentary

3) Jean-Baptiste’s life and character before "the fall”

4) The stages of the fall of Jean-Baptiste

5) Why did Jean-Baptiste become a juge-pénitent?

6) Biography of Camus. The study of the circumstances of Camus’ life gives an important insight into the ideas of the book.

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