声明
Acknowledgements
摘要
Abstract
Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Anne Tyler and her works
1.2 Literature review
1.3 The concept of alienation
1.4 Focus and structure of the thesis
2.Alienation Experienced by the Tull Family
2.1 Alienation in interpersonal relationships
2.1.1 Isolation from the local community
2.1.2 Estrangement from relatives and friends
2.1.3 Alienation among family members
2.2 Self-alienation
2.2.1 Pearl’s authoritarianism
2.2.2 Cody’s destructiveness
2.2.3 Ezra’s conformity
3.Factors Leading to the Tulls’ Alienation
3.1 Dysfunctional family
3.2 Problematic society
3.3 Defective individuals
4.Representation of the Alienation Theme
4.1 Repetitive narration of family dinners
4.2 Employment of multiple internal focalization
4.3 Frequent references to photos and diaries
5.Conclusion
Bibliography
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