Myth+of+Sisyphus

[|Read The Myth of Sysphus] by Albert Camus. This is an analysis of one of the most famous mythological stories of all time. Here, a man is destined to a life or pointless labor. Camus analyzes this story and provides a very important lesson on how happiness is all a matter of perspective.

Assignment:
After reading Camus's explanation address any of these prompts except number five or...consider developing your own. 1. Why do we have to believe that Sisyphus is happy? What would it mean if he wasn't? 2. At the moment when Sisyphus is returning to the plain, to begin pushing the rock again, why does Camus suggest that Sisyphus is stronger than his rock. 3. Camus suggests that this story is only a tragedy if Sisyphus believes that he can change his fate. What does that mean? 4. If the 'rock' is a metaphor for our own life struggles, do you believe that life is such a struggle? 5. If Russell had a rock to push up a hill, what would he say after the rock started rolling down the hill again?