封面
声明
中文摘要
英文摘要
目录
Introduction
0.1 John Updike and In the Beauty of the Lilies
0.2 Literature Review
Chapter One Existentialism and John Updike
1.1 Existentialism
1.2 The Influence of Existentialism on John Updike
Chapter Two Confrontation with the Absurd World
2.1 Human Hostility Towards the Absurd Social Environment
2.1.1 Frequent Social Chaos
2.1.2 Blind Religious Passion
2.1.3“Prosperous”Movie Industry
2.2 Spiritual Predicament in the Absurd Social Environment
2.2.1 Collapse of Religious Faith
2.2.2 Collapse of Ideals
Chapter Three Anguished Life in the Absurd World
3.1 Clarence’s Anguish of Being Helpless
3.2 Teddy’s Anguish of Being Isolated
3.3 Clark’s Anguish of Being Nihilistic
Chapter Four Free Choice in the Absurd World
4.1 Clarence’s Resignation from the Post of Reverend
4.2 Teddy’s Pursuit of a Happy and Contented Life
4.3 Essie’s Pursuit of Fame and Fortune
4.4 Clark’s Choice of Being an Authentic Self
Conclusion
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致谢
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