Taylor uses the myth of Sisyphus to illustrate
A) The importance of determination and hard work.
B) The meaninglessness of life.
C) The importance of helping others.
D) The importance of piety.

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Albert Camus uses the myth of Sisyphus as a metaphor for the absurdity and meaninglessness of life in his philosophical essay. The story of Sisyphus, condemned to roll a boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down each time he reaches the top, illustrates the futile struggle inherent in human existence according to Camus.

Taylor Uses the Myth of Sisyphus to Illustrate