| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-9页 |
| Contents | 第9-12页 |
| List of Tables | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter Ⅰ IntroductiOn | 第13-20页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第13-14页 |
| 1.2 A Brief Introduction to Oscar and The Importance of Being Earnest | 第14-15页 |
| 1.2.1 Oscar Wilde | 第14页 |
| 1.2.2 The Importance of Being Earnest | 第14-15页 |
| 1.3 Research Objectives and Significances | 第15-17页 |
| 1.4 Research Questions and Methods | 第17-18页 |
| 1.5 Framework of the Thesis | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review | 第20-29页 |
| 2.1 A Brief Introduction of Systemic Functional Grammar | 第20-22页 |
| 2.1.1 Language as a Semiotic System | 第20-21页 |
| 2.1.2 Three Metafunctions | 第21-22页 |
| 2.2 Review of Interpersonal Metafuction | 第22-23页 |
| 2.2.1 The Origin of Interpersonal Meaning | 第22页 |
| 2.2.2 Interpersonal Metafunction,Interpersonal Meaning and Its Realization | 第22-23页 |
| 2.3 Studies on Interpersonal Meaning | 第23-25页 |
| 2.3.1 Review of Interpersonal Meaning within SFG | 第23-25页 |
| 2.3.2 Review of Interpersonal Meaning in Other Fields | 第25页 |
| 2.4 Studies on Wilde's Comedies | 第25-27页 |
| 2.4.1 Studies Abroad | 第26页 |
| 2.4.2 Studies at Home | 第26-27页 |
| 2.5 Implications to The Study | 第27-29页 |
| Chapter Ⅲ Theoretical Framework | 第29-37页 |
| 3.1 The Theory of Mood System | 第29-31页 |
| 3.1.1 Mood Structure and Mood Realization | 第29-30页 |
| 3.1.2 Basic Language Functions and Mood Types | 第30-31页 |
| 3.2 The Theory of Modality System | 第31-32页 |
| 3.2.1 Types, Orientation, Values of Modality | 第31-32页 |
| 3.2.2 Realization of Modality | 第32页 |
| 3.3 The Theory of Appraisal System | 第32-37页 |
| 3.3.1 Three Subsystems of Appraisal System | 第33-34页 |
| 3.3.2 Three Subsystems of Attitude | 第34页 |
| 3.3.3 Realization of Appraisal | 第34-37页 |
| Chapter Ⅳ Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning | 第37-66页 |
| 4.1 Mood Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning | 第37-44页 |
| 4.1.1 The Interpersonal Meaning of the Number of Clauses | 第38页 |
| 4.1.2 The Interpersonal Meaning of Interrogative Clauses | 第38-41页 |
| 4.1.3 The Interpersonal Meaning of Declaratives | 第41-42页 |
| 4.1.4 The Interpersonal Meaning of Imperative Clauses | 第42页 |
| 4.1.5 The Interpersonal Meaning of Exclamative Clauses | 第42-43页 |
| 4.1.6 The Most Frequently Used Subject | 第43-44页 |
| 4.1.7 Summary | 第44页 |
| 4.2 Modality Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning | 第44-58页 |
| 4.2.1 Analysis of Modal Operators in the Dialogue | 第45-51页 |
| 4.2.2 Analysis of Modal Adjuncts in the Dialogue | 第51-55页 |
| 4.2.3 Analysis of Metaphorical Modality in the Dialogue | 第55-57页 |
| 4.2.4 Summary | 第57-58页 |
| 4.3 Appraisal Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning | 第58-66页 |
| 4.3.1 Analysis of Appraisal Resources on Life by Jack and Algernon | 第58-61页 |
| 4.3.2 Analysis of Appraisal Resources on Marriage by Jack and Algernon | 第61-62页 |
| 4.3.3 Analysis of Appraisal Resources on Modern Culture by Jack and Algernon | 第62-63页 |
| 4.3.4 Analysis of Appraisal Resources on Being Earnest by Jack and Algernon | 第63-64页 |
| 4.3.5 Summary | 第64-66页 |
| Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion | 第66-70页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第66-67页 |
| 5.2 Implications | 第67-68页 |
| 5.3 Limitations and Suggestions | 第68-70页 |
| References | 第70-72页 |
| 攻读学位期间的研究成果 | 第72页 |
