| Abstract | 第1-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-9页 |
| Introduction | 第9-15页 |
| Chapter One Hybridity of Identity | 第15-30页 |
| ·The Hybrid Identity in the Postcolonial Context | 第15-18页 |
| ·Double-Consciousness of Afro-Americans' Self-Identification | 第18-26页 |
| ·Manifestation of Identity Theme in the Novel | 第26-30页 |
| Chapter Two Loss of Identity | 第30-47页 |
| ·Characters' Dilemma and Self-Loss | 第30-41页 |
| ·John's Self-Loss as a Bastard | 第30-34页 |
| ·Gabriel's Self-Loss as a Black Southerner in Harlem | 第34-37页 |
| ·Female's Self-Loss under the Double Oppression | 第37-41页 |
| ·Presentation of Characters' Self-Loss through Diversified Strategies | 第41-47页 |
| ·Symbolism | 第41-44页 |
| ·Multiple Points of View and Narrative Dissonance | 第44-47页 |
| Chapter Three Partial Regaining of Identity | 第47-67页 |
| ·Characters' Quest for Their Identities | 第47-57页 |
| ·John's Quest | 第50-55页 |
| ·Gabriel's Quest | 第55-57页 |
| ·Characters' Partial Regaining of Their Identities in the Black Church | 第57-67页 |
| Conclusion | 第67-69页 |
| Bibliography | 第69-73页 |
| Appendix | 第73-75页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第75-77页 |