The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus Albert Camus' essay, "The Myth of Sisyphus" is an in-depth analysis of the classic work "The Myth of Sisyphus". In some respects Camus' view of Sisyphus may seem quite accurate and in tune with the original text, but based on Camus' interpretation of the justness of Sisyphus' punishment, it is clear that the writer also has different ideas. Camus concludes that this punishment does not have the effect intended by the Gods and that, ultimately, the tragic hero must be considered "happy". This is its biggest departure from the intent of the original myth where the reader gets the sense that Sisyphus' punishment can be seen as appropriate and just. As punishment for repeatedly deceiving the gods, Sisyphus is forced to roll a large rock up a steep hill only to watch it roll down every time he reaches the top, forever doomed to repeat the process again and again. Is it this punishment that Camus focuses most on, as a Sisyphus theme? the deception only comes out to give the reader some information about the story. It is unusual, however, that Camus regards this punishment as an "unspeakable punishment in which the whole being strives to accomplish nothing" and at the same time presupposes it; ?The very struggle towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart.? The gratification that one might find through hard work could certainly be seen as an achievement, but it is difficult to see how this concerns Sisyphus. Camus states that "today's worker works every day in his life carrying out the same tasks" and that his fate is "no less absurd". If a man whistles while carrying out his tiring work it is only because it is assumed that the fruits...... in the center of the card ......the text were supposed to represent. Camus states that "myths are made so that the imagination can breathe life into them", and he certainly benefits from this. If it is true that Sisyphus truly owns his destiny and is master of his ?absurd? universe, then that should be seen as his greatest punishment of all, because it doesn't amount to much, and as Camus himself pointed out, "the rock is still rolling." Bibliography: Works Cited Bierlein, JF "The Myth of Sisyphus". ? Lives through literature a thematic anthology (3rd ed.). Helane Levine Keating and Walter Levy. New Jersey:Prentice Hall, 2001. 1042-43.Camus, Albert. ?The myth of Sisyphus.? Lives through literature a thematic anthology (3rd ed.). Helane Levine Keating and Walter Levy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2001. 1044-46.