Funes has no joy in remembering because his experience does not change when he remembers it. Funes perfect memory dooms him to live in the present. Meursault s pre-memory state compares to the total memory state of Funes. They both lack effective consciousness. Hence, Part Two Meursault becomes happier, less bored, and more vividly consciousness when we compare him to Funes.
Imagination subjectivizes memories.
Borges reveals that it is Meursault s imperfect memory that allows him to associate embellished feelings with memories. Funes shows that the emotions Meursault feels are a direct result of his imagination. The insightful narrator of Funes the Memorious states that, I shall not try to reproduce the words, which are now irrevocable. I prefer to summarize with veracity the many things Ireneo told me. The narrator provides the link between Funes stark world of details and sensory perceptions, and the relatively exciting moment to moment life of Meursault.