By nature human beings are forced to endure the trials of both the internal and the external world. An individual must battle with his or her conscience on a daily basis, and through both thoughts and actions he or she must continually strive for success in an absurd world. Every person must face choices every day of his or her life, but every individual places priorities in his or her own order. This sequence in which a person places his or her prerogative, with regards for the lives of others, determines the nobility of that individual. In "The Guest" by Albert Camus and "To Build A Fire" by Jack London, the nobility of the characters Daru (the noblest), the man (the second noblest), and Balducci (the poorest noble) are evident by the manner in which each man prioritizes his life. This is evident by examining to what extent he takes others into consideration before himself.
             The character of Daru in the story "The Guest", reveals an unselfish and fair disposition when he faces the delegation of turning the incarcerated Arab into prison. Daru's attitude reflects an existentialist tone when he encounters Balducci's orders for Daru to take the Arab to the prison, and Daru responds by stating, "That's not my job." This statement that Daru makes shows his tact, honesty, and assertiveness. Daru is confident in himself, so therefore he sees every man equally and is not intimidated by higher authorities. His courage in saying no to the orders he is given by a higher authority exibits his nobility because he is willing to suffer the consequences of doing what he believes is right. Also, when the Arab is left under Daru's supervision, Daru removes the Arab's handcuffs and treats him like "a guest". This exemplifies true nobility because he is willing to humble himself enough to share his home, food, and company with a person who is deemed as an outcast of society. W...