| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| Introduction | 第10-24页 |
| 0.1 Doris Lessing and love,again | 第10-14页 |
| 0.2 Literature Review | 第14-19页 |
| 0.3 Abraham Maslow and the Theory of Hierarchy Needs | 第19-24页 |
| Chapter One Main Characters' Needs Deficiency | 第24-37页 |
| 1.1 Sarah's Deficiency of Needs | 第24-31页 |
| 1.1.1 Absurd Life | 第25-28页 |
| 1.1.2 Emotional Loneliness | 第28-31页 |
| 1.2 Julie's Deficiency of Needs | 第31-37页 |
| 1.2.1 Humble Origin | 第31-34页 |
| 1.2.2 Isolated Life | 第34-37页 |
| Chapter Two Main Characters' Efforts for Needs Gratification | 第37-49页 |
| 2.1 Sarah's Gratification of Needs | 第37-44页 |
| 2.1.1 Fulfillment of Safety and Esteem Needs | 第37-40页 |
| 2.1.2 Fulfillment of Belongingness and Love Needs | 第40-44页 |
| 2.2 Julie's Gratification of Needs | 第44-49页 |
| 2.2.1 Satisfaction of Belongingness and Love Needs | 第44-46页 |
| 2.2.2 Satisfaction of Esteem Needs | 第46-49页 |
| Chapter Three Main Characters' Self-actualization | 第49-59页 |
| 3.1 Sarah's Self-actualization | 第49-54页 |
| 3.1.1 Fulfilling Self-worth | 第49-52页 |
| 3.1.2 Taking Responsibility | 第52-54页 |
| 3.2 Julie's Self-actualization | 第54-59页 |
| 3.2.1 Living in Harmony with Nature | 第54-55页 |
| 3.2.2 Pursuing Freedom | 第55-59页 |
| Conclusion | 第59-61页 |
| Bibliography | 第61-63页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第63-64页 |
| About the author | 第64页 |
