| Abstract | 第1-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-24页 |
| A.Abrief introduction to Eugene O’Neill and the drastic change of his works | 第10-13页 |
| B.Literature review | 第13-15页 |
| C.Tragedy theory | 第15-24页 |
| Chapter One Exertion of Free Will in opposition to Abdication of Free Will | 第24-45页 |
| A. A free will to choose one’s own actions VS. Inability of action | 第24-38页 |
| B. Willingness to take responsibility VS. Reluctance to face reality | 第38-45页 |
| Chapter Two World Dominated by Superhuman Power in comparison with Universe devoid of God | 第45-55页 |
| A. The sense of fate VS. Kismet, the negative fate | 第45-50页 |
| B. Unintelligibility vs. Explicability | 第50-55页 |
| Chapter Three Dignity of Tragic Heroes in contrast with Desublimated Nature of the Moderns | 第55-66页 |
| A. Nobility vs. Absurdity | 第56-59页 |
| B. A sense of wonder and admiration vs. A feeling of understanding and compassion | 第59-66页 |
| Conclusion | 第66-70页 |
| Notes | 第70-75页 |
| Bibliography | 第75-79页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第79-80页 |
| Academic Achievements | 第80页 |
