Literary Image of Los Angeles in Paul Beatty's The White Boy Shuffle

Abstract

This bachelor thesis describes social and racial problems in Los Angeles in Paul Beatty's novel The White Boy Shuffle. It further analyzes the historical context of the second half of the 20th century in the U.S. The thesis mainly focuses on racism, race and additionally portrays stereotypes, satire, and irony. Subsequently discusses the integration of the main character into the white and Black community.