Les Justes by Albert Camus or the legitimate revolt

Abstract

The concept of revolt is manifested in the works of the French writer and philosopher, Albert Camus. Revolt as he terms it is an objection, a resistance or a demonstration against oppression, exploitation and socio-political injustices that characterises the 20th century societies. For Camus, revolt transcends the realm of physical force, strength or energy enacted by man against an oppressor. It is a conscious or a psychological effort man makes to outlive absurdity and many plights of his existence as depicted in his masterpieces: L’Etranger, Le Malentendu and La Peste. In Les Justes, Albert Camus presents revolt as a means to unravel socio-political injustice. Its organisation and manifestations seem to question the legitimacy of every act of revolt. This study based on Les Justes by Albert Camus seeks to highlight on the importance of revolt as well as what constitutes a legitimate revolt