The Plague 2

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denies him a pass. However, the humanistic personality allows him to feel sorry for Rambert. He understood his predicament and wanted Rambert to keep him informed of his progress. Rambert takes offense to this without knowing that Rieux was in the same, if not worse, situation. During a conversation with Panteloux, Rieux states, “Salvation’s a much too big word for me. I don’t aim so high. I am concerned with man’s health; and for me his health comes first.” This is a humanistic statement and shows his respect for the human. During the beginning of the novel Rieux was very professional; however, toward the end he is more concerned with the people than the disease.
Unlike Rieux, Paneloux uses religion to understand the disease. He reacts to the plague through his religious beliefs. Toward the beginning of the novel, Paneloux is a steadfast Christian. He proclaims in his first great sermon during the epidemic that The Plague is God-sent, ...

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