声明
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Literature Review
1.1.1 Studies on Language Features in Wole Soyinka’s Dramas
1.1.2 Studies on Images in Wole Soyinka’s Dramas
1.1.3 Studies on Culture Connotation in Wole Soyinka’s Dramas
1.2 Literature Review of the Studies on Samuel Beckett at Home and Abroad
1.2.1 Studies on Existential Philosophy in Samuel Beckett’s Dramas
1.2.2 Studies from the View of Post-structuralism in Samuel Beckett’s Dramas
1.2.4 Studies from the View of Postmodernism in Samuel Beckett’s Dramas
1.2.5 Studies from the View of Aesthetics in Samuel Beckett’s Dramas
Chapter 2 Production and Main Features of the Theatre of the Absurd
2.1 Production of the Theatre of the Absurd
2.1.1 Social Background for the Production of the Theatre of the Absurd
2.1.2 Philosophical Foundation of the Theatre of the Absurd
2.2 Development and Influence of the Theatre of the Absurd
2.3 Representative Works and Main Features of the Theatre of the Absurd
Chapter 3 Similarities between The Road and Waiting for Godot
3.1 Absurd Drama Language
3.1.1 Absurd Drama Language in Waiting for Godot
3.1.2 Absurd Drama Language in The Road
3.2 Absurd Stage Picture
3.2.1 Absurd Stage Picture in Waiting for Godot
3.2.2 Absurd Stage Picture in The Road
3.3 Absurd Drama Plot
3.3.1 Absurd Drama Plot in Waiting for Godot
3.3.2 Absurd Drama Plot in The Road
Chapter 4 Differences between The Road and Waiting for Godot
4.1 The Differences in Philosophical Foundation
4.1.1 The Philosophical Foundation in Waiting for Godot
4.1.2 The Philosophical Foundation in The Road
4.2 The Differences in Writing Techniques
4.2.1 The Writing Techniques in Waiting for Godot
4.2.2 The Writing Techniques in The Road
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Appendix