| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract in English | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第7-11页 |
| Introduction | 第11-21页 |
| The Introduction of Philip Roth and The Human Stain | 第11-12页 |
| Literature Review | 第12-16页 |
| Thesis Statement | 第16-17页 |
| Theoretical Approaches | 第17-19页 |
| Terminology | 第19-20页 |
| Thesis Structure | 第20-21页 |
| Chapter One Coleman’s Quest for Self in the Imaginary Order | 第21-31页 |
| 1.1 The Formation of Self of A Promising Man | 第21-27页 |
| 1.1.1 A Man with Academic Achievements | 第22-23页 |
| 1.1.2 A Man with the Complexion Advantage | 第23页 |
| 1.1.3 A Man with A Good Upbringing | 第23-27页 |
| 1.2 The Failure of the Quest for Self as Being A Negro | 第27-31页 |
| 1.2.1 The Failure of Academic Achievements | 第27-29页 |
| 1.2.2 The Failure of the Complexion Advantage | 第29-31页 |
| Chapter Two Coleman’s Quest for Self in the Symbolic Order | 第31-42页 |
| 2.1 The Formation of Self of An Accomplished Man | 第31-36页 |
| 2.1.1 The Ascertainment of Self through the Father and the Clerk | 第32-33页 |
| 2.1.2 The Formation of Self through Steena and Iris | 第33-36页 |
| 2.2 The Failure of the Quest for Self as Being A“Racist” | 第36-42页 |
| 2.2.1 The Loss of Fame and Achievements | 第36-38页 |
| 2.2.2 The Loss of Family’s Love and Support | 第38-42页 |
| Chapter Three Coleman’s Quest for Self in the Real Order | 第42-53页 |
| 3.1 The Reckless Search for Self of A Free Man | 第42-47页 |
| 3.1.1 The Ascertainment of Self of A Free Man | 第42-45页 |
| 3.1.2 The Attempt to Form Self of A Free Man | 第45-47页 |
| 3.2 The Failure of the Quest for Self | 第47-53页 |
| 3.2.1 The Failure of Secluding from Society | 第47-50页 |
| 3.2.2 The Failure of Escaping from Social Morals | 第50-53页 |
| Conclusion | 第53-55页 |
| Works Cited | 第55-58页 |
| Appendix | 第58页 |
