7. THE RHETORIC OF DEHUMANISATION AND MORAL IMPLICATIONS IN CHARLES DICKENS’ A TALE OF TWO CITIES Auteur: FOLI Yawotsè Gagnaglo, WALLA Pamésou 

This article analyses the rhetoric of dehumanization in Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, with a focus on how Dickens critiques societal structures through his use of language, character portrayal, and symbolism. The novel exposes the oppressive actions of the aristocracy as well as the violent aftermath of revolutionary movements, illustrating how both systems deprive individuals of their humanity. The study adopts a Marxist literary approach, grounded in the theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, to explore the dynamics of class, power, and economic systems. Findings based on this theoretical framework suggest that the violation of human rights by political and economic elites leads to social chaos and disharmony, while the upholding of the rule of law and the pursuit of social justice contribute to the maintenance of peace and societal stability