| English Abstract | 第1-5页 |
| Chinese Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| Introduction | 第7-17页 |
| 1 Introduction to M. E. Kerr | 第7-11页 |
| 2 Literature Review on Gentlehands | 第11-13页 |
| 3 Introduction to the Theory of Emotional Autonomy | 第13-17页 |
| Chapter One Buddy’s Emotional Autonomy in Romantic Relationship | 第17-30页 |
| ·Buddy’s Emotional Experiences in the Romantic Relationship | 第17-24页 |
| ·Challenges in the Romantic Relationship | 第24-26页 |
| ·Buddy’s Treatment of the Romantic Relationship | 第26-30页 |
| Chapter Two Buddy’s Emotional Autonomy in Friendship | 第30-40页 |
| ·The Process of Recognizing Grandpa Trenker | 第31-36页 |
| ·Buddy’s Treating Grandpa Trenker as a Friend | 第36-38页 |
| ·Buddy’s Treatment of the Friendship | 第38-40页 |
| Chapter Three Buddy’s Emotional Autonomy in Family Love | 第40-47页 |
| ·Transformation in Child-parent Relationship | 第40-43页 |
| ·Buddy’s Returning to Family Love | 第43-47页 |
| Conclusion | 第47-49页 |
| Bibliography | 第49-52页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第52页 |
