| 摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| ABSTRACT | 第6页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第10-20页 |
| 1.1 William Faulkner and Light in August | 第10-13页 |
| 1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study | 第13-15页 |
| 1.3 Literature Review | 第15-20页 |
| 1.3.1 Study Abroad on Light in August | 第15-17页 |
| 1.3.2 Study at Home on Light in August | 第17-20页 |
| Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework | 第20-26页 |
| 2.1 Introduction to Existentialism | 第20-24页 |
| 2.2 Alienation-key concept of Existentialism | 第24-26页 |
| Chapter 3 Alienation Reflected in Light in August | 第26-44页 |
| 3.1 The Embodiment of Alienation in Christmas's Dilemma | 第26-34页 |
| 3.1.1 Identity Dilemma | 第27-32页 |
| 3.1.2 Distorted Interpersonal Relationships | 第32-34页 |
| 3.2 The Embodiment of Alienation in Joanna's Predicament | 第34-38页 |
| 3.2.1 Marginalization from Mainstream Society | 第35-37页 |
| 3.2.2 Repression of Human Nature | 第37-38页 |
| 3.3 The Embodiment of Alienation in Hightower's Plight | 第38-44页 |
| 3.3.1 Obsession in the Past | 第39-42页 |
| 3.3.2 Self-Estrangement from Community | 第42-44页 |
| Chapter 4 Factors Leading to Alienation of Characters in Light in August | 第44-63页 |
| 4.1 External Factors Contributed to the Alienation of the Characters | 第45-55页 |
| 4.1.1 Alienation Resulted from Racial Discrimination | 第45-49页 |
| 4.1.2 Alienation Resulted from Religious Fanaticism | 第49-53页 |
| 4.1.3 Alienation Resulted from Patriarchal Society | 第53-55页 |
| 4.2 Internal Factors Contributed to the Alienation of Characters | 第55-63页 |
| 4.2.1 Alienation Resulted from Uncertainty of Self-Identity | 第56-59页 |
| 4.2.2 Alienation Resulted from Avoidance of Responsibility | 第59-60页 |
| 4.2.3 Alienation Resulted from Self-Imposed Isolation | 第60-63页 |
| Chapter 5 Approaches to Eliminating Alienation | 第63-74页 |
| 5.1 Acceptance of Responsibility | 第63-66页 |
| 5.2 Pursuit of Meaningful Existence | 第66-70页 |
| 5.3 Realization of Self-Awakening | 第70-74页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第74-77页 |
| References | 第77-83页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第83-84页 |
| Resume | 第84页 |
