A Time for Escape: CRISTINA VALENCIA

Finally, there comes a point in the novel where a definite method of escape is given to Rambert. However, unexpectedly, Rambert, chooses to stay in the town of Oran because of his sense of “guilt”. Rambert believes it shameful to leave during this time of ultimate despair. Nevertheless, I find this very ironic because he really wanted to leave in the beginning of the novel and the individuals in the town of Oran felt the same amount of desperation (for the most part). Rambert poses as an interesting character throughout the novel. Though I am not quite sure of the role he plays, he does gives readers a better perception or deeper understanding of the sentiments of the characters. Nevertheless, I do believe Rambert’s position of importance still goes unnoticed. The only reason I really believe Rambert that Rambert is a significant character is his views on the plague. His dynamic perspective of first yearning the outside world and opting for staying in the flu-infested world gives readers a sense of loyalty between Rambert and the people living in the town of Oran. Though Camus never establishes the development of Rambert’s connection with the people of Oran or the reason as to why he now feels a certain loyalty to these people he wrote about feeling estranged from. Nevertheless, I sincerely find him to be a newly dynamic character that brings more of a developing character conflict.