| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-17页 |
| 1.1 The Author and His works | 第11-12页 |
| 1.2 Literature Review | 第12-15页 |
| 1.3 Thesis Statement | 第15-17页 |
| Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundation | 第17-26页 |
| 2.1 The Definition and Development of Bildungsroman | 第17-22页 |
| 2.1.1 The Definition of Bildungsroman | 第17-18页 |
| 2.1.2 The Development of Bildungsroman | 第18-22页 |
| 2.2 Theories of Feminist Literary Criticism | 第22-26页 |
| 2.2.1 The Background of Feminist Literary Criticism | 第22-23页 |
| 2.2.2 Theories of Feminist Literary Criticism | 第23-26页 |
| Chapter 3 An Analysis of the Initiation Process of the Heroine | 第26-32页 |
| 3.1 Traditional Narrative Pattern of Bildungsroman | 第26页 |
| 3.2 The Process of Kitty's Growth | 第26-32页 |
| 3.2.1 The Innocence of Kitty's Concept of Marriage | 第26-27页 |
| 3.2.2 The Temptation of Extramarital Affair | 第27页 |
| 3.2.3 Escape from Her Awkward Situation | 第27-28页 |
| 3.2.4 Ordeal in the Plague Area | 第28页 |
| 3.2.5 Perplexity About Life | 第28页 |
| 3.2.6 Epiphany About life | 第28-30页 |
| 3.2.7 Losing Innocence | 第30-31页 |
| 3.2.8 Understanding Life and Herself | 第31-32页 |
| Chapter 4 An Analysis of The Painted Veil From the Perspective of Characters | 第32-40页 |
| 4.1 Major Characters in a Bildungsroman | 第32-33页 |
| 4.2 Main Influential Characters of Kitty's Growth | 第33-40页 |
| 4.2.1 Positive Initiation Guides | 第33-37页 |
| 4.2.2 Negative Initiation Guide | 第37-38页 |
| 4.2.3 Initiation Companion | 第38-40页 |
| Chapter 5 An Analysis of The Painted Veil From the Perspective of Feminine Theme | 第40-57页 |
| 5.1 The Awaking of Kitty's Feminine Consciousness | 第40-46页 |
| 5.1.1 Sacrifice to the Patriarchal Society | 第40-42页 |
| 5.1.2 Craving for the Satisfaction of Her Sexual Desire | 第42-43页 |
| 5.1.3 Quest for Her Sense of Existence | 第43-44页 |
| 5.1.4 Final freedom from Bondage of Marriage and Unrealistic Love | 第44-46页 |
| 5.2 The Main Factors Contributing to Kitty's Feminine Consciousness | 第46-57页 |
| 5.2.1 Different Treatment Based On Different Genders | 第46-48页 |
| 5.2.2 Male Domination Upon Female Characters | 第48-54页 |
| 5.2.2.1 Her Husband:the Subject | 第49-51页 |
| 5.2.2.2 Her Lover:the Manipulator | 第51-52页 |
| 5.2.2.3 Waddington:the Commander | 第52-54页 |
| 5.2.3 Her Relationship with Her Family | 第54-57页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第57-61页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings | 第57-60页 |
| 6.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies | 第60-61页 |
| Bibliography | 第61-64页 |
| Papers Published During the Study for M.A.Degree | 第64页 |
