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Introduction
Chapter 1 Literature Review
Chapter 2 The Definition of “Initiation Story”
2.1 Origins of “initiation story”
2.2 Different aspects of initiation-theme in literature
2.2.1 “Journey theme” in initiation story
2.2.2 “Effect theme” in initiation story
Chapter 3 Analysis of the Stories in The Nick Adams Stories
3.1Childhood: A glimpse of childbirth, death and love in Indian Camp
3.1.1 Innocence
3.1.2 Experience
3.1.3 Maturity
3.2 Adolescence: Encounter with the harshness in the outside world in The Battler
3.2.1 Innocence
3.2.2 Experience
3.2.3 Maturity
3.3 Youth: Search for identity in A Way You'll Never Be
3.3.1 Innocence
3.3.2 Experience
3.3.3 Maturity
3.4 Adulthood: Reflection on the father-son relationship in Fathers and Sons
3.4.1 The recollection of the initiation experience
3.4.2 Challenge from his son
3.4.3 Maturity
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
