Abstract
This article engages in a psychoanalytic critique of the trauma aesthetics in Ferdinand Oyono’s Houseboy. The study employs an explanatory research design, using qualitative methods to delve into the under-researched dimensions of colonial trauma depicted in the novel. Explanatory research is particularly suited for this study as it addresses problems that lack extensive previous research, sets priorities, generates operational definitions, and offers well-developed models for understanding complex issues. The study reveals that characterization is crucial in exposing colonial trauma, prominently illustrated by the character of Toundi, who suffers immensely on his deathbed. The agony of Toundi, along with other characters like Calisia, Sophie, and Toundi’s sister, underscores the deep psychological scars inflicted by colonial oppression. Keywords: Aesthetics, Houseboy, Psychoanalytic critique, Tragic end, Trauma
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