摘要
Abstract
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 An Introduction to V.S.Naipaul
1.2 Introduction of In a Free State
1.3 Literature Review
2 Postcolonial Theory
2.1 An Introduction of Postcolonial Study
2.2 Homi Bhabha and His Theories of ‘‘Mimicry” and ‘‘Third Space”
3 The Analysis of the Mimic of the Mimicry of In a Free State
3.1 Overwhelming Influence of Colonial Domination
3.1.1 Unsteady Social Situation of the African Country in In a Free State
3.1.2 Former Colonial Powers’ Continuous Political Control
3.2 Colonial Cultural Penetration in Postcolonial Era
3.2.1 Blind Worship of Western Culture
3.2.2 Mimicry of Suzerain
4 The Predicament of Immigrant in Building Cultural Third Space
4.1 Mental Struggle of Santosh in Cultural Difference and Conflicts
4.1.1 Inharmony with American Life
4.1.2 The Disturbing Relationship with the Hubshi Woman
4.2 Passive Strategy of Santosh in Building Cultural Third Space
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Publications during M.A.Study
Acknowledgements
声明