| Abstract | 第3页 |
| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Part 1 Introduction | 第6-13页 |
| 1.1. An Introduction to Toni Morrison and Her Home | 第6-7页 |
| 1.2. Literature Review | 第7-12页 |
| 1.3. Outline of the Thesis | 第12-13页 |
| Part 2 Trauma Theory | 第13-16页 |
| Part 3 Frank's Experiences of Getting Traumatized | 第16-25页 |
| 3.1. Suffering as a Child in a Loveless Family | 第16-19页 |
| 3.2. Suffering as a Black in the White-dominated Society | 第19-22页 |
| 3.3. Suffering as a Soldier in the War | 第22-25页 |
| Part 4 Frank's Journey to Healing | 第25-36页 |
| 4.1. Challenges and Obstacles Encountered | 第25-31页 |
| 4.1.1 Being Tortured by the Haunting Memories | 第25-28页 |
| 4.1.2 Being Isolated from Others | 第28-29页 |
| 4.1.3 Falling into Identity Crisis | 第29-31页 |
| 4.2. Love and Help Displayed by Sister,Lover and Strangers | 第31-36页 |
| 4.2.1 Romance with Lily | 第32-33页 |
| 4.2.2 Kinship with Cee | 第33页 |
| 4.2.3 Help from Strangers | 第33-36页 |
| Part 5 Frank's Self-Reconstruction | 第36-42页 |
| 5.1. Facing the Past Bravely | 第36-38页 |
| 5.2. Finding a Sense of Belongingness in the Community | 第38-40页 |
| 5.3. Establishing a New Life with His Sister | 第40-42页 |
| Conclusion | 第42-44页 |
| Bibliography | 第44-45页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第45页 |
