封面
声明
中文摘要
英文摘要
目录
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Anne Tyler and Her Works
1.2 Literature Review
1.3 Theme of Initiation and Rites of Passage
1.3.1 Theme of Initiation
1.3.2 Rites of Passage
1.3.3 Novels of Ripening
1.4 Innovation and Layout of the Thesis
Chapter Two Separation:Farewell to Old Delia
2.1 Orphaned Status
2.1.1 Invisible at Home
2.1.2 Marginalized in Community
2.2 Separation Journey
2.2.1 Physical Separation
2.2.2 Spiritual Separation
Chapter Three Transition:Crossing the Threshold
3.1 Initiation Guides
3.2 Initiation Ordeals
3.3 Delia’s Reconstruction
3.3.1 Reconstruction of Personal Identity
3.3.2 Reconstruction of Social Identity
Chapter Four Reincorporation:Re-embrace the Past
4.1 Adulthood in community
4.1.1 Independent Woman
4.1.2 Popular Friend
4.2 Adulthood at Home
4.2.1 Voiced Mother
4.2.2 Experienced Wife
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Findings
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Further Studies
参考文献
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