The Fall by Albert Camus

Annulment of goodness is a narrative inspired by The Fall by Albert Camus, in which, through a role reversal between Cain and Abel, we discuss humanity, the figure of God, morality, and the existential.

Annulment of goodness

…I am, therefore, in favor of every theory that refuses to grant man innocence and of every practice that treats him as guilty.

Albert Camus

These two brothers were sons of the first humans. The first was condemned to be the bad one and the second to be loved for his clean heart. Cain, the first, became a farmer and cultivated vegetables, fruits, and grains. Abel, the second, tended lambs so they would become strong sheep and give him a flock so large that from heaven it would look like a crop of clouds.

One day both, seeking God’s approval and affection, brought him gifts. Cain filled the table with vegetables and fruits, grains of the finest quality, and Abel served roasted portions of the best cuts from his largest lamb.

Aware of his own plan and knowing Cain was bad, God observed the offering, trying to show pleasure with Abel. But tired as he was, still sore from the labor of creation, he turned green at the aroma of the greasy meat and planted himself on the earth to vomit, struggling not to close his eyes and preserve the gift of ubiquity.

Abel left crying a lament that made everyone remember Noah. Angry at the snub, he dragged the greasy meat all through the east of Eden, and Cain followed him, singing and juggling, jumping near the land of Nod until he slipped on the trail of grease and his brother’s tears.

Still bent over the terrestrial globe, God was surprised to open his eyes and see Cain dead and Abel heading toward the exile that was written and meant for his brother. Still green, dizzy, he took some lemons from the table and cut them in half, while wondering who would be guilty for what he didn’t see.