| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| Introduction | 第9-19页 |
| I. Consummate Love in Marriage | 第19-31页 |
| A. PhysicalAttraction in “Gravel” and “Oranges andApples” | 第19-24页 |
| 1. Intimacy Demand: Smell of Love | 第20-22页 |
| 2. Physical Passion: Murray’s Observation | 第22-24页 |
| B. SpiritualAlliance in “The Bear Came over the Mountain” and “Dimensions” | 第24-31页 |
| 1. Spiritual Concern: Grant and Fiona’s Memory | 第25-26页 |
| 2. Spiritual Dependence: Doree’s Helplessness and Carla’s Return | 第26-31页 |
| II. “Individuation” in Marriage | 第31-47页 |
| A. Disposition Independence in “Free Radicals” and “Haven” | 第31-40页 |
| 1. Habitual Remains: Nita’s Reading Habit | 第32-35页 |
| 2. Resistance Towards Submission:Aunt Dawn’s Epiphany and Mrs. Suttle’s Posture. | 第35-40页 |
| B. “Individuation” Quest in “Floating Bridges” and “Children Stay” | 第40-47页 |
| 1. “Individuation” Awareness: Jinny’s Epiphany | 第40-42页 |
| 2. Respect Towards “Individuation”: Pauline’s Dilemma | 第42-47页 |
| III. Responsibilities to “the Other” in Marriage | 第47-60页 |
| A. Commitment in “Leaving Maverley” and “The Bear Came over the Mountain” | 第47-53页 |
| 1. Companionship: Ray’s Preservation | 第48-50页 |
| 2. Consideration: Grant’s Efforts | 第50-53页 |
| B. “The Other” Concern in “Gravel” and “Corrie” | 第53-60页 |
| 1. Domestic Responsibility: Caro’s Tragedy | 第53-56页 |
| 2. Public Responsibility: Corrie’s Redemption | 第56-60页 |
| Conclusion | 第60-62页 |
| Works Cited | 第62-67页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第67-68页 |
| Paper Published during Studies | 第68-69页 |
