| Abstract in English | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第7-9页 |
| Introduction | 第9-12页 |
| Chapter One Symbolism and Post-colonial Literature | 第12-21页 |
| A. Post-colonial Literature | 第12-13页 |
| B. The Tradition of Symbolism in the Post-colonial Novels | 第13-15页 |
| C. Patterns of Symbolism in the Post-colonial Novels | 第15-21页 |
| 1. Symbols creating a cultural contrast | 第15-17页 |
| 2. Symbols implicating the characters in the novel | 第17-18页 |
| 3. Symbols pushing the development of the plot | 第18-19页 |
| 4. Symbols conveying obscure and ambiguous ideas and thoughts | 第19-21页 |
| Chapter Two Color as a Reminder of Colonialism | 第21-27页 |
| A. Connection between Colors and Colonialism | 第21-22页 |
| B. Archetypes of“Colored”People | 第22-27页 |
| 1. Noble Savages | 第22-23页 |
| 2. Obedient Servants | 第23-24页 |
| 3. Lunatics | 第24-27页 |
| Chapter Three Characteristics of Symbols of Color | 第27-34页 |
| A. Interaction with other symbols | 第27-28页 |
| B. Three Characteristics of Color | 第28-34页 |
| 1. Implicative Character of Color | 第28-30页 |
| 2. Cultural Character of Color | 第30-32页 |
| 3. Subjective Character of Color | 第32-34页 |
| Conclusion | 第34-38页 |
| Notes | 第38-41页 |
| Bibliography | 第41-44页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第44-45页 |
| Academic achievements | 第45页 |
