The Trusting, Humble, Caring Man: Daru

"The Guest" by Albert Camu was a short story about three men named Balducci, Daru, and The Arab. I believe that Daru(school master) was a very influential and notable character in this story because he was a true character. Daru is a school master who during a during a snow storm he makes sure that the farm animals are fed and that the children are able to take a ration of flour home to their families. Although Daru is far better of economically than the others, he still wants to help them. He doesn't boast about his finer things which shows how humble he is. More so, when Daru finds out that the Arab isn't against himself or Balducci, he offers the Arab food and tea. He makes a large meal for the Arab and sets the food on the table, un ties his hands and lets him eat in peace. He doesn't even eat himself until the Arab has finished. Also, Daru is a very trusting person because he takes his gun out of his holster and sticks it in a drawer in the same room as the Arab. He doesn't feel like he has to be on his guard as much as he was told. After the day has ended he lets the Arab sleep in the same room as him still un tied. In the morning, Daru packs the Arab food and water and walks outside with him. Daru had already told Balducci that he did not want to take him to the prison where he was expected to be at. When Daru let's the Arab free from his custody, the Arab starts heading towards the prison. Daru stands there, confused and shocked. Daru's character was easy to identify in the story, he was a gentle person with good morals and someone who was very trustworthy.