声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 A Brief Introduction to Toni Morrison and Home
1.2 Literature Review
1.3 Layout of the Thesis
Chapter Two Theoretical Framework
2.1 Trauma as Pathology of the Individual
2.2 Trauma in Cultural Context
2.2.1 Hyperarousal
2.2.2 Intrusion
2.2.3 Constriction
2.3 Recovery
2.3.1 Establishment of Safety
2.3.2 Remembrance and Mourning
2.3.3 Reconnection with Ordinary Life
Chapter Three Individual Traumas Reflected in Home
3.1 Frank:A Victim of Life Trauma
3.1.1 A Lack of Family Love
3.1.2 Loss of Love
3.2 Cee:A Victim of Female Trauma
3.2.1 Distortion of Marriage
3.2.2 Identity Crisis
3.2.3 Injury from Employer
Chapter Four Collective Traumas Reflected in Home
4.1 Frank:A Victim of War
4.1.1 Uncontrolled Memories
4.1.2 Dispirited Values
4.2 Frank:A Victim of Racial Discrimination
4.2.1 Dreadful Memories
4.2.2 Disgusting Lotus
Chapter Five Recovery from Traumas in Home
5.1 Establishment of Safety
5.1.1 Love from the Community
5.1.2 Integration into Lotus
5.2 Remembrance and Mourning
5.3 Reconnection
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Implications and Limitations of This Thesis
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
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