The Stranger Journal 1 (comparing the intro)

There are many differences between the two versions of The Stranger starting on the first page. One version seems more personable because the character uses the word "Maman" instead of "Mother". This could indicate a setting or dialect in the story. One version uses kilometers and the other version uses miles, this could just be for the place the book was being translated. If you were to read kilometers in America the book may seem more foreign to you though. One version the character says "boss" instead of "employer"; one version is less formal than the other. Another difference is the use of the word "sir". One version leaves it out, this might setup the tone as less formal and more casual than the other.