| Chapter One Henry James and his Writing Techniques | 第13-19页 |
| Chapter Two the International Theme | 第19-23页 |
| Chapter Three the Plot and the Theme of The Portrait of a Lady | 第23-32页 |
| Chapter Four the Image Patterns in the Novel | 第32-65页 |
| Image Pattern I House and Garden | 第32-56页 |
| Image Pattern II Doors, Arch and Ruins | 第56-62页 |
| Image Pattern III Eyes | 第62-65页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第65-76页 |