The Stranger's initial goal is survival. That's why he wants the surgery, that's why he goes after Sekto. But I think by the end of the story he's learned to feel for the Grubbs because he's come to realize his ancestors' role of guardians of the Mongo Valley is part of his real identity.
Clakkerz are self-interested and selfish, and they don't give a crap about the Grubbs or the environment, but they're also pretty ignorant about what their doing to the world around them. Essentially they're just trying to get by in a harsh environment and preserve their way of life. That latter point can be said about any Oddworld race.
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