| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-20页 |
| 1.1 Yann Martel and Life of Pi | 第9-11页 |
| 1.2 Literature Review | 第11-14页 |
| 1.3 The Theory of Ethical Literary Criticism | 第14-18页 |
| 1.4 Thesis Statement and Structure | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter 2 Formation of Pi's Rational Ethics | 第20-28页 |
| 2.1 Impact from Nature | 第21-23页 |
| 2.2 Impact from Other People | 第23-25页 |
| 2.3 Impact from Religions | 第25-28页 |
| Chapter 3 Manifestation of Pi's Feral Instincts During his Adrift Journey | 第28-44页 |
| 3.1 Animals on the Boat:Embodiment of Jungle Principle | 第29-37页 |
| 3.2 Pi and Tiger:Relation between Humanity and Brutality | 第37-44页 |
| Chapter 4 Return of Pi's Rational Ethics | 第44-57页 |
| 4.1 Resuscitation of Pi's Rational Ethics | 第45-51页 |
| 4.2 The Tiger's Return to the Jungle | 第51-53页 |
| 4.3 Pi's Return to the Human Society | 第53-57页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第57-59页 |
| Bibliography | 第59-61页 |
| Papers Published During the Study for M.A.Degree | 第61页 |
