| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-12页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第12-15页 |
| 1.1 The Background of the Research | 第12-13页 |
| 1.2 Significance of the Research | 第13页 |
| 1.3 Objectives of the Study | 第13-14页 |
| 1.4 Organization of the Thesis | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第15-20页 |
| 2.1 A Review of Researches on Appraisal Theory | 第15-18页 |
| 2.1.1 A Review of Researches on Appraisal Theory Abroad | 第15-16页 |
| 2.1.2 A Review of Researches on Appraisal Theory in China | 第16-18页 |
| 2.2 Previous Studies on Movie Review and on The Shawshank Redemption | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第20-28页 |
| 3.1 Appraisal Theory | 第20-24页 |
| 3.1.1 Engagement | 第22-23页 |
| 3.1.2 Graduation | 第23-24页 |
| 3.2 Attitude | 第24-28页 |
| 3.2.1 Affect | 第24-25页 |
| 3.2.2 Judgement | 第25-26页 |
| 3.2.3 Appreciation | 第26-28页 |
| Chapter Four Methodology | 第28-31页 |
| 4.1 Research Questions | 第28页 |
| 4.2 Data Collection | 第28-29页 |
| 4.3 Analytical Tool | 第29-30页 |
| 4.4 Data Analysis Procedures | 第30-31页 |
| Chapter Five Results and Discussion | 第31-61页 |
| 5.1 An Overall Evaluation of Attitudinal Resources | 第33-45页 |
| 5.1.1 Affect in Overall Evaluation | 第35-38页 |
| 5.1.1.1 Affect in the Evaluation of the Audiences' Emotional Responses | 第35-37页 |
| 5.1.1.2 Affect in the Evaluation of the Nature and Property of The Shawshank Redemption | 第37-38页 |
| 5.1.2 Appreciation in Overall Evaluation | 第38-45页 |
| 5.1.2.1 Reaction Resources in Overall Evaluation | 第38-41页 |
| 5.1.2.2 Composition Resources in Overall Evaluation | 第41-43页 |
| 5.1.2.3 Valuation Resources in Overall Evaluation | 第43-45页 |
| 5.2 Attitude in the Evaluation of the Specific Aspects of the Movie | 第45-61页 |
| 5.2.1 Attitude in the Evaluation of the Plot and Scene | 第45-52页 |
| 5.2.1.1 Affect in the Evaluation of the Plot and Scene | 第47-50页 |
| 5.2.1.2 Appreciation in the Evaluation of the Plot and Scene | 第50-52页 |
| 5.2.2 Attitude in the Evaluation of the Characters | 第52-61页 |
| 5.2.2.1 Affect in the Evaluation of the Characters | 第54-56页 |
| 5.2.2.2 Judgement in the Evaluation of the Characters | 第56-58页 |
| 5.2.2.3 Appreciation in the Evaluation of the Characters | 第58-61页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第61-64页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings | 第61-62页 |
| 6.2 Implications of the Present Study | 第62页 |
| 6.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study | 第62-64页 |
| References | 第64-68页 |
| Appendix | 第68-92页 |
