| Acknowledgements | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-8页 |
| 内容摘要 | 第8-9页 |
| Introduction | 第9-17页 |
| Chapter One Existential Thoughts and Social Problems in Albee's Plays | 第17-26页 |
| A. The Influence of Existentialism | 第17-19页 |
| B. Societal Problems | 第19-26页 |
| 1. The emptiness of the American Dream | 第20-22页 |
| 2. Indifference between old and new generations | 第22-24页 |
| 3. Spiritual insecurity | 第24-26页 |
| Chapter Two Dysfunctional Family Relationships in Albee's Plays | 第26-42页 |
| A. Basic Family Relationships | 第26-37页 |
| 1. Husband and wife | 第27-33页 |
| 2. Parent and children | 第33-35页 |
| 3. Inter-family relationship | 第35-37页 |
| B. Family Relationships with Mental Torture | 第37-42页 |
| Chapter Three An Existential Alleviation | 第42-55页 |
| A. The Awakening of Promoters' Consciousness | 第44-49页 |
| B. Promoters' Actions | 第49-55页 |
| Conclusion | 第55-58页 |
| Notes | 第58-64页 |
| Works Cited | 第64-67页 |
