Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 V. S. Naipaul and A House for Mr. Biswas
1.2 Research Methods and Questions
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 The Layout of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Previous Study on Naipaul and His Works
2.2 Previous Study on A House for Mr. Biswas
2.2.1 Previous Study Abroad
2.2.2 Previous Study at Home
Chapter 3 Conceptual Metaphor Theory
3.1 The Definition of Conceptual Metaphor
3.2 Mapping
Chapter 4 Conceptual Metaphor of “House” in A House for Mr. Biswas
4.1 HOUSE IS FAMILY POWER
4.1.1 Hanuman House
4.1.2 Houses Pursued by Mr. Biswas
4.2 HOUSE IS SOCIAL STATUS
4.2.1 Huts for Underclass
4.2.2 Hanuman House for Higher Caste
4.3 HOUSE IS NATIONAL CULTURE
4.3.1 Hanuman House with Indian Tradition
4.3.2 Hanuman House Isolated from Trinidad Locals
4.3.3 Houses in Port of Spain with Western Modern Characteristics
Chapter 5 The Values of Conceptual Metaphor of “House”
5.1 Values for the Creation and Appreciation of the Novel
5.1.1 Tension of Defamiliarization
5.1.2 Deepening of the Theme
5.1.3 Conveying of Feelings
5.2 Values for Cultural Identity and Culture Review
5.2.1 The Seeking for Individual Identity and Cultural Identity
5.2.2 Culture Review
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Major findings
6.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Study
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