| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| 论文摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-8页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第8-14页 |
| ·A Brief Introduction of David Auburn and His Play Proof | 第8-9页 |
| ·The Interpretation of "Proof" | 第9-11页 |
| ·Literature Review and Significance of the Study | 第11-12页 |
| ·A Feminist Approach to the Study of the Play | 第12-14页 |
| Chapter Two Gender Role: Women's Confinement | 第14-23页 |
| ·Catherine's Interaction with Robert | 第14-17页 |
| ·Catherine's Interaction with Hal | 第17-19页 |
| ·Catherine's Interaction with Claire | 第19-23页 |
| Chapter Three Gender Expectation: Women's Identity Crisis | 第23-29页 |
| ·Performance Expectations in Catherine-Robert Context | 第24-25页 |
| ·Performance Expectations in Catherine-Hal Context | 第25-27页 |
| ·Catherine's Gender Identity | 第27-29页 |
| Chapter Four Conclusion | 第29-32页 |
| Bibliography | 第32-35页 |
