Is Meursault a Tragic hero or a sociopath?

... Is Meursault a sociopath or a tragic hero? In order to asses whether Meursault is a sociopath or a tragic hero, one must first define the traits and characteristics of such types of characters. A tragic hero is usually a noble man who is pursued by his fatal flaw. The tragic hero commits a mistake of which he cannot free himself; entering an unstoppable chain of misfortunate events which is only broken with his death, where order is restored, and the reader should feel pity for the tragic hero and learn something from his death. Whilst a sociopath is a person who lacks the fundamental feelings as remorse, guilt and shame. As well as having shallow emotions; being incapable of loving. Also a sociopath, does not recognize the others feelings and needs, thus acts upon his own free will. Although, it is very hard to classify Meursault in one of these

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