| Abstract | 第4-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-9页 |
| Abbreviations | 第9-10页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-17页 |
| 1.1 Introduction to Saul Bellow and His Two Early Fictions | 第10-12页 |
| 1.1.1 Introduction to Saul Bellow | 第10-11页 |
| 1.1.2 Introduction to Dangling Man | 第11-12页 |
| 1.1.3 Introduction to The Victim | 第12页 |
| 1.2 Review of Previous Studies on Dangling Man and The Victim | 第12-16页 |
| 1.2.1 Review of Previous Studies on Dangling Man | 第12-14页 |
| 1.2.2 Review of Previous Studies on The Victim | 第14-15页 |
| 1.2.3 Comments on Previous Studies | 第15-16页 |
| 1.3 Method and Structure of the Study | 第16-17页 |
| Chapter Two Alienation of the Protagonists in Dangling Man and The Victim | 第17-28页 |
| 2.1 Causes of Alienation | 第17-23页 |
| 2.1.1 The Absurdity and Indifference of the World | 第17-21页 |
| 2.1.2 Inner Vexation and Anxiety | 第21-23页 |
| 2.2 The Endeavor against the Alienation | 第23-26页 |
| 2.2.1 Escape from the Reality | 第23-25页 |
| 2.2.2 Establishment of Harmonious Relationship | 第25-26页 |
| 2.3 The Results of Individual Struggle | 第26-28页 |
| Chapter Three Jewishness of the Protagonists in Dangling Man and The Victim | 第28-37页 |
| 3.1 The Essence of Jewishness | 第28-29页 |
| 3.2 The Dilemma between Jewishness and Americanness | 第29-34页 |
| 3.2.1 Doubts in Jewish Identity | 第29-31页 |
| 3.2.2 Conflicts with the Gentiles | 第31-34页 |
| 3.3 Attempts on Finding a Balance Point | 第34-37页 |
| Chapter Four Schlemiel of the Protagonists in Dangling Man and The Victim | 第37-49页 |
| 4.1 The Essence of Schlemiel | 第37-38页 |
| 4.2 Representation of Schlemiel Features | 第38-43页 |
| 4.2.1 Vulnerable Victims of Social Environment | 第38-40页 |
| 4.2.2 Idiots Accessible to Failures in Spirit | 第40-43页 |
| 4.3 Relief from Schlemiel Restrictions | 第43-49页 |
| 4.3.1 Farewell to Spiritual Failure | 第43-46页 |
| 4.3.2 Reintegration into the Humanity | 第46-49页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第49-52页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the study | 第49-50页 |
| 5.2 Implication and Application of the Study | 第50页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of the Study and Prospects for Future Research | 第50-52页 |
| Bibliography | 第52-55页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第55-56页 |
| Publications | 第56页 |
