| Introduction | 第5-10页 |
| The Tradition of Symbolism in Western Literature | 第10-24页 |
| 1 Definition of Symbolism in Literary Theory | 第10-13页 |
| 2 Growth and Development of Symbolism in European Literature | 第13-18页 |
| 3 The Impact of Symbolism on American Literature | 第18-24页 |
| Chapter Two Symbols in K. A. Porter’s Short Stories | 第24-39页 |
| 1 Symbols from Nature | 第24-29页 |
| 2 Symbols from Christianity | 第29-33页 |
| 3 Symbols from Archetype | 第33-36页 |
| 4 Other Symbols | 第36-39页 |
| Chapter Three The Impact of Symbolism on K. A. Porter’s Theme | 第39-50页 |
| 1 The Use of Symbolism in the Theme of Betrayal | 第39-42页 |
| 2 The Use of Symbolism in the Theme of Rejection | 第42-46页 |
| 3 The Use of Symbolism in the Theme of Death | 第46-50页 |
| Conclusion | 第50-53页 |
| References | 第53-56页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第56-58页 |
| Abstract in English | 第58页 |
