| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| Table of Contents | 第9-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-13页 |
| Literature Review | 第13-18页 |
| Chapter One Quest for Self Identity from Thearetical Perspectives | 第18-35页 |
| 1.1 Awareness of self identity in feminism and black feminism | 第18-24页 |
| 1.1.1 Awareness of self identity in feminism | 第19-21页 |
| 1.1.2 Awareness of self identity in black feminism | 第21-24页 |
| 1.2 Emphasis on self identity in womanism | 第24-29页 |
| 1.3 Symbolization of self identity in the color "purple" | 第29-35页 |
| Chapter Two Loss of Self Identity | 第35-43页 |
| 2.1 Sexist oppression upon black women | 第35-41页 |
| 2.1.1 Sexual and spiritual abuse by Celie's stepfather | 第36-39页 |
| 2.1.2 Exploitation and oppression by Mr | 第39-41页 |
| 2.2 Racist oppression upon black women | 第41-43页 |
| Chapter Three Struggle for Self Identity | 第43-57页 |
| 3.1 Discovery of self identity through female bonding | 第43-52页 |
| 3.1.1 Inspirstion of Sofia's indomitable spirit | 第44-48页 |
| 3.1.2 Enlightenment fromShug's rebellious mind | 第48-52页 |
| 3.2 Inner awakening of self identity | 第52-57页 |
| 3.2.1 Restoration of the body | 第52-54页 |
| 3.2.2 Liberatation of the voice | 第54-57页 |
| Chapter Four Fulfillment of Self Identity | 第57-66页 |
| 4.1 Realization of economic independence | 第57-61页 |
| 4.2 Fulfillment of spiritual liberation | 第61-66页 |
| Conclusion | 第66-70页 |
| Bibliography | 第70-72页 |
