声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter Ⅰ INTRODUCTION
Chapter Ⅱ A SURVEY OF PICARESQUE NOVEL
2.1 Definition of Picaresque Novel
2.2 Basic Characteristics of Picaresque Novel
2.3.Origin and Development of Picaresque Novel
Chapter Ⅲ SUCCESSION OF TRADITIONAL PlCARESQUE NOVEL IN TOM JONES
3.1 Theme
3.1.1 Rebellion against social evils
3.1.2 Criticism of Religion
3.2 Narration
3.2.1 Episodic Structure
3.2.2 Application of Irony and Contrast
3.3 Characterization
3.3.1 Common Earthly Man as Protagonist
3.3.2 Portrayal of Complex Characters
3.4 Descriptions of Settings
Chapter Ⅳ INNOVATION OF TRADITIONAL PICARESQUE NOVEL IN TOM JONES
4.1 Evident Humanization
4.1.1 Imperfection in the blood
4.1.2 Avocation of kindness and prudence
4.2 Dramatic Elements
4.2.1 Frequent prologues
4.2.2 Dramatic Techniques
4.2.3 Satisfying Ending
4.3 Comic Epic in Prose
4.3.1 Prosaic narration
4.3.2 Epic length and style
4.4 Self-exposure of Author
4.4.1 Personal emotions
4.4.2 Humorous Educator
4.5 Third-person Narration
Chapter Ⅴ CONCLUSION
Works Cited