| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| Introduction | 第9-20页 |
| 0.1 Edith Wharton and Her Two Major Works | 第9-11页 |
| 0.2 Literature Review | 第11-15页 |
| 0.3 Theoretical Basis | 第15-20页 |
| Chapter One Representation of Conspicuous Consumption in the Two Novels | 第20-30页 |
| 1.1 Apparel and Residence: Material Embodiment of Conspicuous Consumption | 第20-24页 |
| 1.2 Lifestyle: Immaterial Expression of Conspicuous Leisure | 第24-30页 |
| Chapter Two The Motive of Conspicuous Consumption | 第30-39页 |
| 2.1 Conspicuous Consumption of the Valuable Goods for Esteem | 第30-34页 |
| 2.2 Conspicuous Leisure Lifestyle for Esteem | 第34-39页 |
| Chapter Three Consequences of Conspicuous Consumption | 第39-53页 |
| 3.1 Spiritual Emptiness | 第39-45页 |
| 3.2 Monetary and Positional Liaison in Marriage | 第45-48页 |
| 3.3 Indifferent Kinship and Hypocritical Friendship | 第48-53页 |
| Conclusion | 第53-55页 |
| Bibliography | 第55-58页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第58-59页 |
| 个人简历 | 第59页 |
