Reading Camus’s the Guest was an intriguing experience. I went through the text thinking that I knew the way it would turn out. You know how you will often watch a cheesy romantic comedy and you know the couple will get back together? I was very surprised to read that the Arab walked himself toward the jail. I did not see that coming.
This is why I find The Arab the most intriguing character in the story. He was confused about his future and seemed genuinely worried about how things were going to end up for him during his time in Daru’s home. He also seemed to be surprised yet appreciative of the kindness that Daru showed him. There seemed to be some trust formed between the two men.
As they were walking I felt sure that Daru was going to let him go. I felt some conflicting feelings about it as it would put Daru in danger. He felt it was the right thing to do and took the risk. After he left the Arab, walked back up to the top of the hill he turned to see the Arab walking toward the prison. Why would the Arab make the decision to walk himself into trouble? Did he not believe Daru about the path to his freedom? Was he concerned about the treatment we might receive from the nomads? Was he more comfortable with the idea of his soon to be captors rather than the nomads? As you can see the reading has left me with many questions about the Arab!
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