| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract(in English) | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract(in Chinese) | 第8-11页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第11-19页 |
| 1.1 A Brief Introduction to Theodore Dreiser | 第11-14页 |
| 1.2 A Brief Introduction to Sister Carrie | 第14-19页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第19-25页 |
| 2.1 Research Abroad | 第19-22页 |
| 2.2 Research at Home | 第22-25页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第25-31页 |
| 3.1 The Development of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | 第25-26页 |
| 3.2 The Content of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | 第26-31页 |
| Chapter Four The Analysis of Sister Carrie's Self-actualizaiton | 第31-59页 |
| 4.1 The Actualization of Physiology and Safety Needs | 第31-37页 |
| 4.2 The Actualization of Social Belonging Needs | 第37-44页 |
| 4.3 The Actualization of Esteem Needs | 第44-50页 |
| 4.4 Self-actualization Needs | 第50-59页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第59-65页 |
| 5.1 Conclusion | 第59-62页 |
| 5.2 Originality of the Thesis | 第62-63页 |
| 5.3 Limitation of the Thesis | 第63-65页 |
| Bibliography | 第65-71页 |
