声明
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the research
1.2 Research content and questions
1.3 Research method and progress
1.4 Significance of the research
1.5 Layout of the thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 The studies on Sister Carrie abroad
2.1.1 The disputes of Sister Carrie
2.1.2 Studies on background of Sister Carrie
2.1.3 Studies on themes
2.1.4 Theories applied in the interpretation of Sister Carrie
2.2 The studies on Sister Carrie at home
2.2.1 Symbolism interpretation
2.2.2 Feminism interpretation
2.2.3 Naturalism interpretation
2.2.4 Comparative study
2.2.5 Moral and ethical study
Chapter 3 Theoretical Foundation
3.1 Brief introduction on ethical literary criticism
3.2 The application of ethical literary criticism in the thesis
Chapter 4 Choices and Confusions of Carrie and Hurstwood
4.1 Ethical environment in Sister Carrie
4.1.1 The prevalence of consumerism
4.1.2 The break-up of interpersonal relationship
4.2 Ethical choices of Carrie
4.2.1 Self-dependence or self-degeneration
4.2.2 Company or separation
4.2.3 Reasons for Carrie’s ethical choices
4.3 Ethical confusions of Carrie
4.3.1 Material and sexual depravity
4.3.2 The breach of marital ethic
4.3.3 The vague identity positioning
4.4 Ethical choices of Hurstwood
4.4.1 Fidelity or betrayal
4.4.2 Self-control or misconduct
4.4.3 Reasons for Hurstwood’s ethical choices
4.5 Ethical confusions of Hurstwood
4.5.1 The breach of martial ethic
4.5.2 The breach of professional ethic
4.5.3 The miserable suicide
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Main findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and suggestions for further study
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致谢
