A theory stating that man's individual existence precedes his essence and stressing his responsibility for fashioning his self . Existentialism, much like a religion or a culture, can be categorized as a way of life. Every day, every waking hour, bri
             ing many decisions to be made. The idea of existentialism is portrayed to two different utmost, through the characters behavior, in The Stranger and No Exit.
             A very important aspect of the existentialist code is responsibility for decisions and choices made. Morally or ethically, wrong or right; authenticity, honesty, and truth are the justifications of any action to an existentialist. Every person is an
             dividual with free will to choose. But what is a free will with out believing in what that free will does? They must accept the risk and responsibility of their actions. Another important aspect of the existentialist code is the idea that life is mean
             gless and absurd. Although despite living in a meaningless and absurd world, people can still obtain happiness. What a person does exceeds who they are. Therefore, existentialism may not be the chocolate coded answer or way, but it most definitely is
             he solid authentic, true answer and way.
             Interestingly yet ironically, because many existentialist are atheist, existentialism and religion have a common belief. In Judaism, for example, the thought, the meaning behind an action is far more important than having no meaning behind an action a
             still doing it. Likewise, existentialist practice the idea that ones thoughts exceeds ones actions.
             Meursault, for example, the main character in The Stranger, clearly depicts a true existentialist. "does what he feels like doing, and stands by it." (McEachran, 205) Although many of his actions are controversial to the common person, Meursault is
             ly guilty of his honesty in thoughts and actions. For instance, Meursault chats with the caretaker, naps, smo...