声明
Acknowledgements
摘要
Abstract
Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 A brief introduction to Alice Walker and The Color Purple
1.2 Literature review
1.2.1 The study on Alice Walker and The Color Purple at abroad
1.2.2 The study on Alice Walker and The Color Purple at home
1.3 The significance of the thesis
2.sisterly love:Construction of Self-Identity
2.1 sisterly love that wakes up Celie’s self-consciousness
2.1.1 Celie’s awakening through Sophia’s rebellious consciousness
2.1.2 Celie’s awakening through Shug’s enlightenment
2.2 sisterly love leading to self-emancipation
2.2.1 Celie’s body emancipation with Shug’s help
2.2.2 Celie’s economic independence with Shug’s help
2.2.3 Celie’s spiritual emancipation with Shug’s and Nettie’s help
3.Love for the Black Culture:Construction of Ethnic Identity
3.1 Love for the Blues:the obtainment of self-esteem
3.1.1 Shug’s popularity among the white and black people
3.1.2 Learning of the Blues by the white girl Squeak
3.2 Love for the Black women’s sewing:the realization of self-worth
3.2.1 Celie’s success through the sewing skill
3.2.2 The embodiment of black women’s self-value
4.Love for the Black Male:Reconstruction of Social Identity
4.1 Forgiveness:the obtainment of true love and equal status
4.2 Sacrifice:the obtainment of mutual respect
5.Conclusion
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