Sisyphus' punishment mirrors human struggle for meaning from "summary" of THE MYTH OF SISYPHUS by ALBERT CARNUS
Sisyphus, as depicted in the Greek myth, is condemned to roll a boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down each time he reaches the top. This eternal cycle of effort and futility embodies the essence of the human condition. Just as Sisyphus is doomed to repeat his task endlessly, humans are trapped in a similar struggle for meaning in life. The punishment of Sisyphus reflects the existential dilemma faced by all individuals. In the face of a seemingly indifferent universe, humans are compelled to search for significance and purpose in a world that appears devoid of inherent meaning. Like Sisyphus, we find ourselves constantly striving for something more, only to be met with inevitable setbacks and fa...
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