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Why might have Meursault compared the jurors in his trial to a group of people on a streetcar?

People on a streetcar are capable of making an objective decision for the greater good.
People on a streetcar are generally friendly and consider the needs of other passengers.
People on a streetcar are typically from the working class and can thus understand Meursault’s frustration.
People on a streetcar are complete strangers who are indifferent toward each other while they are along for the ride.

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People on a streetcar are complete strangers who are indifferent toward each other while they are along for the ride.
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Meursault compared the jurors in his trial to a group of people on a streetcar because people on a streetcar are complete strangers who are indifferent toward each other while they are along for the ride.

The correct answer in the last one.

People in a streetcar and people in a jury can be compared because they share a specific moment in life, but they are not related with each other nor they know anything about each other's life.

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