| Abstract | 第1-9页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-13页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第13-21页 |
| ·Eudora Welty and Delta Wedding | 第13-14页 |
| ·Research Background | 第14-18页 |
| ·Emergence of Appraisal Theory | 第14-16页 |
| ·Research Motivations | 第16-18页 |
| ·Structure of the Thesis | 第18-21页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第21-29页 |
| ·Previous Studies on Eudora Welty and Delta Wedding | 第21-24页 |
| ·Studies and Applications of Appraisal Theory Abroad | 第24-27页 |
| ·Studies and Applications of Appraisal Theory in China | 第27-29页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework and Methodology | 第29-47页 |
| ·Framework of Appraisal Theory | 第29-42页 |
| ·Attitude | 第30-38页 |
| ·Engagement | 第38-41页 |
| ·Graduation | 第41-42页 |
| ·Research Methodology | 第42-47页 |
| ·Definition of Theme | 第43-44页 |
| ·Data Analysis Procedures | 第44-47页 |
| Chapter Four Data Analysis and Discussion | 第47-69页 |
| ·Evaluative Themes Under the System of Attitude | 第47-59页 |
| ·Attitude About the Past: Rethinking | 第48-52页 |
| ·Attitude About the Present: Changing | 第52-56页 |
| ·Attitude About the Future: Embracing | 第56-59页 |
| ·Evaluative Themes Under the System of Engagement | 第59-66页 |
| ·The Insiders’ Voices Towards the Outsiders' | 第60-63页 |
| ·The Outsiders' Voices Towards the Insiders' | 第63-66页 |
| ·Evaluative Themes Under the System of Graduation | 第66-69页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第69-71页 |
| ·Major Findings | 第69页 |
| ·Limitations & Implications | 第69-71页 |
| Bibliography | 第71-75页 |
| Acknowledgment | 第75-77页 |
| Appendix | 第77页 |
