| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 第3-4页 |
| Abstract | 第4-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-13页 |
| Chapter Ⅰ Introduction | 第13-19页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第13-14页 |
| 1.2 Purposes of the Research and Research Questions | 第14-15页 |
| 1.3 Data Collection and Research Methods | 第15-17页 |
| 1.4 Significance of the Research | 第17-18页 |
| 1.5 Organization of the Thesis | 第18-19页 |
| Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review | 第19-30页 |
| 2.1 Studies on Interpersonal Meaning | 第19-24页 |
| 2.1.1 Studies on Interpersonal Meaning Abroad | 第19-22页 |
| 2.1.2 Studies on Interpersonal Meaning at Home | 第22-24页 |
| 2.2 Studies on Dubliners | 第24-30页 |
| 2.2.1 A Brief Introduction to Dubliners | 第24-25页 |
| 2.2.2 Studies of Dubliners under the Framework of Systemic Functional Grammar | 第25-27页 |
| 2.2.3 Studies of Dubliners in Other Fields | 第27-30页 |
| Chapter Ⅲ Theoretical Framework | 第30-46页 |
| 3.1 Mood System | 第30-36页 |
| 3.1.1 Mood structure | 第30-32页 |
| 3.1.2 Other Components in Mood Structure | 第32-34页 |
| 3.1.3 Basic Speech Functions and Mood Types | 第34-36页 |
| 3.2 Modality System | 第36-46页 |
| 3.2.1 Types of Modality | 第37-39页 |
| 3.2.2 Values of Modality | 第39-40页 |
| 3.2.3 Modal Adjuncts | 第40-42页 |
| 3.2.4 Modal Metaphor | 第42-46页 |
| Chapter Ⅳ Mood Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning in Dubliners | 第46-77页 |
| 4.1 The Analysis of Mood Components | 第47-61页 |
| 4.1.1 Mood Components Reflecting Political Paralysis | 第47-50页 |
| 4.1.2 Mood Components Reflecting Psychological Paralysis | 第50-54页 |
| 4.1.3 Mood Components Reflecting Religious Paralysis | 第54-58页 |
| 4.1.4 Mood Components Reflecting Emotional Paralysis | 第58-61页 |
| 4.2 The Analysis of the Choice of Mood System | 第61-77页 |
| 4.2.1 Mood System of the Dialogues in The Sisters | 第62-70页 |
| 4.2.2 Mood System of the Dialogues in The Dead | 第70-77页 |
| Chapter Ⅴ Modality Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning in Dubliners | 第77-95页 |
| 5.1 The Analysis of Modal Auxiliaries | 第77-86页 |
| 5.1.1 Modal Auxiliary Verbs Used by the Old Steward Jack | 第79-81页 |
| 5.1.2 Modal Auxiliary Verbs Used by Mr. O’Connor | 第81-82页 |
| 5.1.3 Modal Auxiliary Verbs Used by Mr. Hynes | 第82-83页 |
| 5.1.4 Modal Auxiliary Verbs Used by Mr. Henchy | 第83-86页 |
| 5.2 The Analysis of Modal Adjuncts | 第86-89页 |
| 5.3 The Analysis of Modal Metaphor | 第89-95页 |
| Chapter Ⅵ Conclusion | 第95-99页 |
| 6.1 Research Findings | 第95-96页 |
| 6.2 Research Inspiration | 第96-98页 |
| 6.3 Research Limitations and Prospects | 第98-99页 |
| References | 第99-103页 |
