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Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Definition of comparative literature
1.2 Rising of picaresque novel
1.3 Theme“will of life”of Lazarillo de Tormes and Moll Flanders
1.4 Significance of the comparison between the two works
Chapter Two Thematic Study on Will of Life by Comparing the Differences Between the Two Works
2.1 Authors'representatives and their life experiences
2.1.1 Lazarillo de Tormes and Anonymous'mystery
2.1.2 Moll Flanders and Daniel Defoe's sufferings
2.2 Historical background
2.2.1 Spain in 16th century—the greatest power of Europe
2.2.2 England in 18th century and Enlightenment Movement
2.3 Literary context
2.3.1 Lazarillo's wandering life and his chivalry style
2.3.2 Moll Flanders’liberal spiritual world
2.4 Innovatory characterization of Moll Flanders
2.4.1 Rough life for female vagrant to live in a masculine world
2.4.2 Emotional issue with love and hatred
2.4.3 Unstable heart with regeneration and regret
2.4.4 Hard struggle in material society measured with money
2.4.5 Pervasive and permeative Ironies
Chapter Three Thematic Study on Will of Life by Comparing the Similarities Between the Two works
3.1 Their strong will of life to keep them live in the world
3.1.1 Miserable childhood without parents
3.1.2 Theft career begun in a forced circumstance
3.1.3 Endurance to hardships and trials
3.2 Artistic features
3.2.1 Narration in first person
3.2.2 Episodic structure
3.2.3 Humorous and cynical language
Chapter Four Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
