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Meursault meets Raymond and Raymond invites Meursault in for dinner
Meursault runs into Raymond, who he describes as his "not very popular" neighbor, but later on, he says that he "finds what he has to say very interesting." They talk about Raymond's last relationship in which he gave his supposedly cheating girlfriend what he thought she deserved. Meursault seems to dismiss this because he is more caught up with the new friendship that he has with Raymond. Raymond asks Meursault to write a letter to Raymond's ex-girlfriend. -
Raymond gets caught beating his girlfriend
Meursault and Marie run down to Raymond's apartment after they hear a commotion. Raymond was found beating his mistress, and when Marie suggests that they should call the police, Meursault says he would rather not because he doesn't like cops. This shows Meursault about preserving his friendship with Raymond than the safety of others. He obviously puts what others think of him before anything else. -
Meursault testifies for Raymond
After Raymond is caught beating the woman, Meursault goes to the police and gives his statement that Raymond hasn't done anything wrong. This affirms that Meursault will vouch for Raymond, even if he doesn't truly comprehend the situation. -
Raymond, Meursault and the Arabs
When they head off to the beach, Meursault and Raymond encounter a group of Arabs who were trying to inflict harm upon Raymond. Raymonds laughs off the encounter, whereas Meursault is overly concerned. Meursault seems to care more about his relationship with Raymond than other aspects of his life. He cares about others as well as Raymond. -
Meursault protects Raymond
When Raymond gets stabbed on the beach, he is very upset. Meursault talks Raymond down and takes the gun saying that he would let the Arab "have it" if something happened with Raymond. Meursault seems to be taking the fall for Raymond in the way. He wants to make sure that Raymond doesn't shoot the Arab and ruin his life, but he is willing to protect Raymond and shoot the Arab.