(in order to help his case in court) that he repressed his natural feelings on the day of Maman's funeral. Meursault refuses. His lawyer gets annoyed and Meursault considers explaining himself to his lawyer, but is too lazy to bother. Later, the magistrate calls him as he is disturbed by the part of his testimony when he hesitated before firing the last four shots. Meursault cannot explain his reasoning, which deeply aggravates the magistrate. He brandishes a crucifix in Meursault's face and attempts to make Meursault repent for his crime. Meursault does not follow
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