The Stranger: Passive, Indifferent?

In chapter 1 of Part Two of Camus' novel, Meursault continues to exhibit his indifference towards emotions and relationships. When asked on the matter of sensitive subjects, including his mother's funeral, Meursault does not reveal any emotions he held towards his mother's death, much to the dismay of his lawyer. Rather than discussing his emotions, he responds cordially and focuses more on his physical experiences, suggesting that he is most sensitive to physical senses and needs rather than emotions. Though Meursault often acts as if he does not understand social conventions and ethics, he sometimes refrains himself from portraying himself in that manner so as to not intimidate others of his apathy. His barely existent restrains suggest that he is not completely separate from society, so as not to become alienated; yet, his lack of qualities of what most would define as essential to humans would definitely convince others to ostracize him.