The Portrayal of Injustice in Rachid Boudjedra‟s La Répudiation and Ayi Kwei Armah‟s The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born

Abstract

This work examines the portrayal of injustice in La Répudiation (1969) by Algerian author Rachid Boudjedra and The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born (1968) by Ghanaian novelist Ayi Kwei Armah. It offers an overview of the historical and socio-political backgrounds of the two selected novels. The study offers an analysis of the theme of injustice and puts emphasis on the individuals and societies. Furthermore, this research examines the choice of language in both novels and stresses the stylistics and writing style of Boudjedra and Armah as well as their relevance to the novel‟s purpose which is undoubtedly the denunciation of unfairness and corruption