| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第5-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第11-21页 |
| 1.1 Introduction to the Author and the Text | 第11-12页 |
| 1.2 Literature Review | 第12-14页 |
| 1.3 Theoretical Basis | 第14-18页 |
| 1.4 Significance of the study and structure of the thesis | 第18-21页 |
| Chapter Two Nicholas’ Pursuit of Absolute Freedom: Evading Responsibility | 第21-36页 |
| 2.1 Exile from the World | 第22-25页 |
| 2.1.1 Estrangement from Family | 第22-23页 |
| 2.1.2 Isolation from Society | 第23-25页 |
| 2.2 Rebellion Against the World | 第25-30页 |
| 2.2.1 Resentment Towards Middle-class Culture | 第26-28页 |
| 2.2.2 Failures in Taking Control of Life | 第28-30页 |
| 2.3 Twisted Sexual Relationships | 第30-36页 |
| 2.3.1 Indulging in Sexual Conquest | 第30-32页 |
| 2.3.2 Evading Commitments | 第32-36页 |
| Chapter Three Nicholas’ Self-awareness and Growth | 第36-54页 |
| 3.1 Awareness of His Weaknesses | 第37-43页 |
| 3.1.1 Being Self-centered and Hypocritical | 第38-40页 |
| 3.1.2 Being Unable to Love | 第40-43页 |
| 3.2 Awareness of the Heaviness of Freedom | 第43-49页 |
| 3.2.1 Considerations in Front of Death | 第43-46页 |
| 3.2.2 Reflections on Choice and Responsibility | 第46-49页 |
| 3.3 Awareness of the Essence of Love | 第49-54页 |
| 3.3.1 Awakened from Julie’s Fake Love | 第49-51页 |
| 3.3.2 Longing for True Love | 第51-54页 |
| Chapter Four Nicholas’ Realization of Relative Freedom: Assuming Responsibility. | 第54-68页 |
| 4.1 Reconciliation with the World | 第54-58页 |
| 4.1.1 Implementing Self-changes with the Help of Mrs de Seitas | 第54-56页 |
| 4.1.2 Compromising with Society | 第56-58页 |
| 4.2 Succeeding in Maintaining Relationships with Others | 第58-61页 |
| 4.2.1 Family-like Relationship with Kemp | 第59-60页 |
| 4.2.2 Pure Friendship with Jojo | 第60-61页 |
| 4.3 Being Able to Love | 第61-68页 |
| 4.3.1 Assuming Responsibility for His Past | 第62-64页 |
| 4.3.2 Assuming Responsibility for Love | 第64-68页 |
| Conclusion | 第68-71页 |
| Bibliography | 第71-74页 |
| Appendix 攻读学位期间发表的论文 | 第74-75页 |
