What role does physical touch play in Meursault’s development as a character? Compare/contrast his response to physical touch with Marie in Part 1 and with the chaplain at the end of Part 2. How would you explain the role of physical touch?

In things fall apart, how does ikemefuna's presence change nwoye? nwoye begins to disobey his mother and other women. nwoye becomes aware of his responsibilities as a male. nwoye begins to enjoy tasks he previously disliked. nwoye learns to show the proper respect for his father.