The Fall

  1. Explain Jean-Baptiste Clamence (JBC)'s new "mindset" in the aftermath of the "motorcycle incident". What does he mean when he says that he discovered within himself "sweet dreams of oppression" (Read 54-56)
  2. What do you think of JBC's "love speech"? (Read 60-62)
  3. Why does JBC seek to "elude judgment" by others? Why would he prefer "punishment" if necessary? (Read 76-77)
  4. Why are JBC's younger colleagues upset when he explains to them that he pleaded in court in favor of a "murderer by jealousy? What is their final attitude towards it? What do you think about it? (Read 94-95)