| Acknowledgements | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第6-8页 |
| Abstract in English | 第8-10页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第10-17页 |
| ·A Brief Review of American Romantic Literature and Realistic Literature in 19th century | 第10-12页 |
| ·Kate Chopin and Her Creating Work of The Awakening | 第12-14页 |
| ·A Brief Account of The Awakening | 第14-15页 |
| ·A Brief Literature Review and the Significance of the Present Study | 第15-16页 |
| ·Framework of the Thesis | 第16-17页 |
| Chapter 2 Conflict and Integration of Romanticism and Realism | 第17-32页 |
| ·Conflict and Integration of Romanticism and Realism Evidenced in Edna’s Relationship with Three Male Characters | 第17-22页 |
| ·Edna and Robert | 第17-21页 |
| ·Edna’s Relationships with Her Husband Leonce and Alcee Arobin | 第21-22页 |
| ·Conflict and Integration of Romanticism and Realism Reflected in the Influences of Female Images on Edna | 第22-26页 |
| ·Adele Ratignolle and Her Influence to Edna | 第23-24页 |
| ·Mademoiselle Reisz and Her Influence to Edna | 第24-26页 |
| ·Conflict and Integration of Romanticism and Realism Revealed in Interpretation of Art Pursuit | 第26-28页 |
| ·Mademoiselle Reisz and Farival Twins | 第26-27页 |
| ·Edna and Adele | 第27-28页 |
| ·Conflict and Integration of Romanticism and Realism in Terms of Setting Creating | 第28-30页 |
| ·Summary | 第30-32页 |
| Chapter 3 Analysis on Romantic Elements | 第32-40页 |
| ·Edna’s Rebellion against Social Conventions | 第32-33页 |
| ·Edna’s Tragic Suicide | 第33-34页 |
| ·Analysis on Use of Symbols | 第34-39页 |
| ·Sea | 第34-35页 |
| ·Bird | 第35-36页 |
| ·Clothes | 第36-37页 |
| ·Houses | 第37-38页 |
| ·Sleep and Awakening | 第38-39页 |
| ·Summary | 第39-40页 |
| Chapter 4 Analysis on the Realistic Elements | 第40-47页 |
| ·Descriptions to the Creole Society | 第40-42页 |
| ·Different Marital and Social Status of Male and Female in 19th Century | 第42-44页 |
| ·Edna’s Awakening to Sexuality | 第44-45页 |
| ·Summary | 第45-47页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第47-48页 |
| Bibliography | 第48-51页 |
| Publications During the Postgraduate Program | 第51-52页 |
