| Declaration | 第1-5页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| 中文摘要 | 第7-8页 |
| Contents | 第8-10页 |
| Chapter I Introduction | 第10-20页 |
| ·Literature Review | 第11-13页 |
| ·Research Questions and Thesis Statement | 第13-15页 |
| ·Theoretical Framework | 第15-19页 |
| ·Thesis Structure | 第19-20页 |
| Chapter II Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Pearl's Life Stories | 第20-31页 |
| ·Failure of Communication | 第20-23页 |
| ·Jokes of Fate | 第23-25页 |
| ·Disillusionment with Life | 第25-29页 |
| ·Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Pearl's Life Story | 第29-31页 |
| Chapter III Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Cody's Life Story | 第31-42页 |
| ·Failure of Communication | 第31-36页 |
| ·Jokes of Fate | 第36-38页 |
| ·Disillusionment with Life | 第38-40页 |
| ·Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Cody's Life Story | 第40-42页 |
| Chapter IV Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Jenny's Life Story | 第42-51页 |
| ·Failure of Communication | 第42-44页 |
| ·Jokes of Fate | 第44-47页 |
| ·Disillusionment with Life | 第47-50页 |
| ·Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Jenny's Life Story | 第50-51页 |
| Chapter V Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Ezra's Life Story | 第51-56页 |
| ·Failure of Communication | 第51-52页 |
| ·Jokes of Fate | 第52-53页 |
| ·Disillusionment with Life | 第53-55页 |
| ·Functions of Black Humor in the Presentation of Ezra's Life Story | 第55-56页 |
| Chapter VI Conclusion | 第56-62页 |
| Works Cited | 第62-64页 |
