Happiness is a feeling that cannot be given a true definition, as it can be interpreted in many different ways. The character Meursault in Camus' The Stranger has his own view of happiness which is very different from how society perceives happiness and this idea is supported throughout Camus' novel. Most members of society view happiness as a form of fun, companionship, and relaxation, but that's not how everyone sees it. When someone else expresses a different form of happiness that is not normal in society, they are often punished or considered an outcast in society. Meursault's character can be seen as strange, emotionless, or confused throughout the story since he is rarely seen showing any emotion, including happiness, which is very strange for many characters. Ironically, Meursault does not notice his own behavior and he is emotionally detached not only from the outside world, but from himself. It takes Meursault a long time before he finally discovers himself and the true meaning of happiness. Camus shows true happiness using Meursault and shows how society's view of happiness is just an illusion. Society creates things like relationships, heaven, and habits to keep their false happiness alive. Camus also uses many types of devices to explain that happiness is an illusion using symbols, settings, and characters. First, relationships are often created to feel the emotional and physical touch of a loved one, creating happiness in the process. In the story, Meursault is in a relationship with a young woman named Marie and their relationship is abnormal because it does not give Meursault the happiness he should feel. Marie wonders if Meursault really loves her during the story and Meur...... middle of paper ...... keeps everyday things like relationships, places to relax and habits . It is Meursault who will shatter this illusion and see what happiness really is. The reason is that Meursault has acted like an outcast towards himself and the outside world, which helps him discover the true meaning of happiness. Society views death as a bad thing that it always fears and tries to prolong the inevitability of the normal functioning of life. Everything that is given to life suffers the fate of inevitable death and, trying to live, they fill it with many things to give themselves a false sense of happiness and ignore the fear of death. Meursault discovers that people should not be afraid of death, but should accept it and view it as a wonderful opportunity for true freedom and happiness. Death is not the end of a happy life, but the beginning of a new and true life..