| 摘要 | 第6-8页 |
| Abstract | 第8-9页 |
| Introduction | 第10-19页 |
| 0.1 An Introduction to the Author and Atonement | 第10-13页 |
| 0.2 Literature Review | 第13-17页 |
| 0.3 Thesis Statement | 第17-19页 |
| Chapter One The Theoretical Foundation | 第19-27页 |
| 1.1 The Origin and Development of Bildungsroman | 第19-21页 |
| 1.2 The Connotation and Characteristics of Bildungsroman | 第21-27页 |
| 1.2.1 The Plot Patterns | 第21-23页 |
| 1.2.2 The Protagonist's Characteristics | 第23-25页 |
| 1.2.3 The Initiation Mentor | 第25-27页 |
| Chapter Two A Study on the Plot Patterns of Redemption in Atonement | 第27-38页 |
| 2.1 The Commitment of Crime and Experiences of Growth Pain in Youth | 第27-30页 |
| 2.1.1 The Cause of Misunderstandings——Indulgence of Self-imagination | 第28-29页 |
| 2.1.2 Wrong Testification——Self-direction and Action with Dignity | 第29-30页 |
| 2.2 The Epiphany and Repentance in Adulthood | 第30-33页 |
| 2.2.1 Substantive Acknowledge of the Sin | 第31-32页 |
| 2.2.2 Subjection of being a Busy War Nurse | 第32-33页 |
| 2.3 The Atonement and Completion of Growth at Old Age | 第33-38页 |
| 2.3.1 Ending Rewrites | 第33-35页 |
| 2.3.2 Self Confession | 第35-38页 |
| Chapter Three An Analysis on the Dynamic Changes of Briony's Contrast Characteristics in Atonement | 第38-48页 |
| 3.1 A Change from Naive and Extrovert to Introvert and Mature | 第38-42页 |
| 3.1.1 Unknown of Love with Outgoing Personalities in the Youth | 第38-40页 |
| 3.1.2 Understandings of the World with Reserved Personalities in the Adulthood | 第40-42页 |
| 3.2 A Journey from Aggressive and Rebel to Obedient and Tractable | 第42-44页 |
| 3.2.1 Eagerness of Dominant Power out of Exhibitionism in the Childhood .. | 第42-43页 |
| 3.2.2 A Docile Woman living independently After Growth | 第43-44页 |
| 3.3 An Improvement from a Self-centered Girl to a Generous Woman | 第44-48页 |
| 3.3.1 Inconsiderate to Others with Spoiled Personalities in Thirteen | 第45-46页 |
| 3.3.2 Abjuration of Literature for Medicine in Eighteen | 第46-48页 |
| Chapter Four The Profound Influence of Briony's Initiation Mentors in Atonement | 第48-58页 |
| 4.1 Positive Initiation mentor | 第49-52页 |
| 4.1.1 Mature Cecelia | 第49-51页 |
| 4.1.2 Righteous Robbie | 第51-52页 |
| 4.2 Negative Initiation Mentor | 第52-58页 |
| 4.2.1 A Father with Apathetic Attitude towards Family | 第53-54页 |
| 4.2.2 A Mother with Weak and Selfish Personalities | 第54-55页 |
| 4.2.3 A Sister Nurse with Old Restricted Mind | 第55-58页 |
| Conclusion | 第58-61页 |
| Bibliography | 第61-64页 |
| 攻读学位期间完成的学术论文 | 第64-66页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第66页 |
