At the end of the novel, Mersault understands the world. He realizes that the world is indifferent and that the world and himself are actually very similar. Up till now, Mersault felt very disconnected to the world and he thought there was no point in living. At the end of the novel though, he realizes that he is happy. When he looks back on his life, he is glad about everything he has done and realizes that there is a meaning to it.
I don't think Camus is trying to make us agree with Mersault. I think he is just trying to show one way to look at life. His word choice at the end of the novel did not seem persuasive but more informational. I think he wanted to merely show readers what Mersault believes and make them understand instead of jumping to conclusions that he has no feelings and does not care about anything.
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