Declaration of Originality
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One Cormac McCarthy,The Road and Levinasian Ethics
1.1 Cormac McCarthy
1.2 The Road
1.2.1 Historical and Social Background Relevant to The Road
1.2.2 Genesis of The Road
1.2.3 Literature Review of The Road
1.3 Theoretical Basis of Levinasian Ethics for The Road
Chapter Two Absence of the Outer Other
2.1 Barren Landscape
2.2 Silent Language
2.3 Godless World
Chapter Three Choices Toward the Other
3.1 Pragmatic Father
3.2 Altruistic Son
3.3 Cannibalistic Marauders
Chapter Four The Means of Rebuilding Inner and Outer Order
4.1 Physical and Sensual Map
4.2 Rituals
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Appendix Publications during Graduate Studies