This article aims to investigate some aspects of postcolonialism, feminism, as well as symbolism, allegories and metaphors. For this purpose I chose the novel Disgrace (1999) by JM Coetzee. The story is set in Cape Town, post-apartheid South Africa. David Lurie is a white man and works as an English professor at a technical university. He is a teacher of 'communication' and also teaches 'romantic literature'. Lurie is already divorced twice and one gets the impression that he is not truly satisfied with his job. His "disgrace" comes when he tries to seduce Melanie Isaacs, one of his students, against her will. The matter is then referred to the school authorities and a special commission is convened to judge his actions. Camellia's Part The fact that the entire plot takes place in the post-apartheid era relates to the theme of postcolonialism. In Lurie's eyes his students are stupid and uninterested in his course. The relationship with his student Melanie belongs to the resolution of the perceived futility of his existence, because it fills the empty time and makes him forget the fear of growing old. But the connection comes to light and a case is initiated against the teacher. Obviously many people are enraged by Lurie's act and this is where feminism comes into play. The organization Women Against Rape organizes a 24-hour vigil together with rape victims. Everything is done to protect women, there is "Rape Awareness Week" on the college campus (p.43). The detective department wants David to confess and feel remorse, but he is stubborn and sees himself as superior and more powerful than dark-skinned people. Mr. Lurie absolutely cannot understand that he has made a huge mistake and refuses to... middle of paper... In the novel Disgrace, Lurie, the white man, seems to reflect this character in a way because he is selfish and behaves very disrespectfully towards women. Books: Disgrace (1999) by JM Coetzee p. 43, 64, 74, 90, 92, 129, 198The Way of The Sign (2011) by Camelia EliasCompendium, Text and Sign: Autumn 2013 by Spencer HazelWebsites: http://www.shmoop.com/disgrace-coetzee/symbolism - imagery.html http://www.novelguide.com/disgrace/metaphor-analysis http://www.ajol.info/index.php/tvl/article/view/93208 Books:Disgrace (1999) by JM Coetzee p . 43, 64, 74, 90, 92, 129, 198The Way of The Sign (2011) by Camelia EliasCompendium, Text and Sign: Autumn 2013 by Spencer HazelWebsites: http://www.shmoop.com/disgrace-coetzee/symbolism - imagery.html http://www.novelguide.com/disgrace/metaphor-analysishttp://www.ajol.info/index.php/tvl/article/view/93208