Sanctuary in "The Stranger" by Albert Camus and "A Clean Will Lighted Place"

Many find sanctuary in order to run away from the world and to turn their heads away from their problems. A sanctuary is a place to hide where one can live a different life than the one they lead. Whether it be an actual place or a hobby to submerge themselves in a sanctuary changes their state of mind for the time being.
The deaf man's sanctuary is alcohol. With alcohol, he can intoxicate himself and leave into a different state of mind, taking a temporary vacation from reality. The bartenders argue what is wrong with him, ignoring the real issues he might have. …