Imbolo mbue’s behold the dreamers: an artistic journey from utopia to dystopia

Most migrants are often ignorant of real-life conditions in the host countries. Interestingly, the displaced persons are tempted to move due to the greener pastures beautifully advertised in the rich countries. However, these desperate people find themselves stranded and dismayed in the wake of their migration. Imolo Mbue illumines a case study by artistically taking the reader through a disillusioning journey. Based on the analysis of her Behold the Dreamers through the psychoanalytic lens, this article investigates the causes of Jongas’s move and their dire experiences in the American dream land. Observably, migration should not always be taken as the silver bullet for every single critical issue at home. As a matter of fact, the pasture is not always greener in the ostensible Eldorado. Therefore, this study suggests a careful analysis of the landing spots to escape dystopian experiences once landed.