Céleste

A restaurant employee who shows sympathy to Meursault. Usual lunch spot that Meursault decides to skip on Sunday. Céleste serves Meursault and Emmanuel at his eatery, asks if things are all right, and provides coffee after a quick meal. Céleste’s restaurant is where Meursault and later Marie have dinner. Céleste testifies, repeatedly emphasizing “bad luck” and shows emotional closeness to Meursault Meursault recalls a game he used to play with Céleste.