This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born.'Th...

In Ayi Kwei Armah's novel 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born', the image of Beelzebub is used to symbolize corruption and decay. Beelzebub is a biblical term often associated with the devil or a demonic figure, representing evil and corruption. In the context of the novel, this image is used as a metaphor to portray the character's moral decadence and corruption.

The character that best fits this symbol in the novel is Ralph. Ralph is a character who is significantly involved in corrupt practices and represents the moral decay in the society depicted in the novel. His actions and lifestyle embody the corruption, greed, and decadence that the image of Beelzebub represents.

Simon, Bill, and Jack, on the other hand, do not embody the image of Beelzebub to the extent that Ralph does. Each of them might have their own flaws and issues, but none of them capture the essence of Beelzebub as effectively as Ralph does in the context of the novel.

Therefore, the image of Beelzebub in the novel effectively captures the character of Ralph, making Option B the correct choice.