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Who is the narrator of The Plague?

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How does Dr. Rieux describe the phenomenon of dying rats?

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What does Dr. Rieux consider humankind's only real vice?

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How does Cottard react to the arrival of the plague?

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How does the public first react to the total quarantine of Oran?

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Who does the narrator of The Plague offer as a "hero?"

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How does Paneloux interpret the plague in his first sermon?

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How does Rieux's asthma patient mark time?

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How does the police inspector react to Cottard's attempted suicide?

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What crime did Cottard commit in the past?

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What is Rambert's profession?

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Why did Grand's wife leave him?

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How does Paneloux interpret the plague in his second sermon?

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Who is the first victim of the plague?

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What does the narrator of The Plague implicitly criticize in Oran society?

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What is Grand's favorite hobby?

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How does Tarrou help with the anti-plague effort?

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What does Tarrou think the plague symbolizes?

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How does Rieux react to the news of his wife's death?

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Why does Paneloux refuse to consult a doctor when he falls ill?

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How would Rieux's philosophy best be characterized?

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Who is responsible for fighting the plague?

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How does Tarrou react when he contracts the plague?

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What does Rieux do when it becomes clear that the anti-plague efforts aren't effective?

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Why does Tarrou oppose forcing criminals to join the anti-plague league?