| Abstract | 第1-8页 |
| 中文摘要 | 第8-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-22页 |
| Chapter One Susan Sontag, a Self-actualized Woman | 第22-34页 |
| ·Life Experiences & Literary Career | 第23-31页 |
| ·Philosophy of Life & Concept of Self | 第31-34页 |
| Chapter Two Journey to Self-actualization in In America | 第34-53页 |
| ·Historical Context of the 19th Century America | 第35-37页 |
| ·The Protagonist Maryna’s Quest for an Ideal Self | 第37-53页 |
| ·Maryna in Poland | 第38-43页 |
| ·Maryna in Utopian Community | 第43-46页 |
| ·Maryna on American Stage | 第46-53页 |
| Chapter Three Art as a Means to Self-actualization | 第53-60页 |
| ·Historical Prototype & Literary Re-invention | 第54-56页 |
| ·Endless Pursuit of Perfection in Art | 第56-60页 |
| Conclusion | 第60-63页 |
| Notes | 第63-65页 |
| Bibliography | 第65-68页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第68-69页 |
| Publications | 第69页 |
