声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Introduction
Ⅰ The Creative Background of A Bend in the River
Ⅱ Literature Review on V.S.Naipaul and A Bend in the River
Ⅲ Research Gap and the Structure of the Thesis
Ⅳ Foucault’s Power Theory
Chapter One Disciplinary Techniques
1.1 Hierarchical Observation
1.1.1 Self-surveillance of Individuals
1.1.2 Mutual Surveillance in Daily Life
1.1.3 Panoramic Surveillance in Society
1.2 Normative Judgement
1.2.1 Normalization of Intellectuals
1.2.2 Normalization of African Male Locals
1.2.3 Normalization of Females
1.3 The Examination in the African Society
Chapter Two Resistance to Power
2.1 Resistance of Intellectuals
2.1.1 Salim’s Transgression
2.1.2 Indar’s Awakening
2.1.3 Raymond’s Silence
2.2 Resistance of African Male Locals
2.2.1 Metty’s Resistance to Salim’s Dominance
2.2.2 Ferdinand’s Resistance to Big Man’s Hegemony
2.3 The Females’ Resistance to African Patriarchal Authority
2.3.1 Zabeth’s Magic
2.3.2 Yvette’s Adultery
2.3.3 Shoba’s Flee from Family
Chapter Three The Outcome of Resistance and the Causes of Failure
3.1 The Outcome of Resistance
3.1.1 The Exile of Intellectuals
3.1.2 The Loss of African Male Locals
3.1.3 The Powerlessness of Females
3.2 The Causes of Failure
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
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