| 中文摘要 | 第3-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| Contents | 第7-8页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第8-21页 |
| 1.1 Walker's literary achievements | 第8-10页 |
| 1.2 Critical response of The Color Purple | 第10-14页 |
| 1.2.1 Critical response at abroad | 第10-12页 |
| 1.2.2 Critical response at home | 第12-14页 |
| 1.3 A brief introduction to Conceptual Metaphor Theory | 第14-16页 |
| 1.4 Conceptual metaphor in literature | 第16-19页 |
| 1.5 Thesis' statement and structure | 第19-21页 |
| Chapter 2 Conceptual Metaphors Reflecting Themes of The Color Purple | 第21-33页 |
| 2.1 Sexism and racism:LIFE IS WAR | 第21-27页 |
| 2.2 Womanism:WOMANISM IS THE COLOR PURPLE | 第27-33页 |
| Chapter 3 Conceptual Metaphors Reflecting Characters' Worldviews | 第33-44页 |
| 3.1 Most characters:POWER IS BIGNESS | 第33-36页 |
| 3.2 Most male characters:WOMEN ARE MULES | 第36-41页 |
| 3.3 Celie:WOMEN ARE TREES | 第41-42页 |
| 3.4 Celie:MEN ARE FROGS | 第42-44页 |
| Chapter 4 Conclusion | 第44-47页 |
| 4.1 Research findings | 第44-45页 |
| 4.2 Limitations and future directions | 第45-47页 |
| Bibliography | 第47-51页 |
| Publications during the Postgraduate Program | 第51-52页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第52-53页 |
