声明
摘要
Abstract
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 A Brief Introduction to Jack Kerouac and On the Road
1.2 The Originality and Significance of This Thesis
2 Literature Review
2.1 The Research Abroad
2.2 The Research at Home
3 Theoretical Foundation
3.1 Origin and Development of Initiation Story
3.2 Definition and Features of Initiation Story
3.3 On the Road as an Initiation Story
4 The Structure and Characters in On the Road
4.1 The Structural Pattern of Sal’s Spiritual Growth
4.1.1 The Temptation and Sal’s Escape
4.1.2 The Ordeal and Puzzlement of Sal
4.1.3 Sal’s Epiphany and Rebirth
4.2 Guides and Companion of Sal’s Spiritual Growth
4.2.1 Positive Guide to Sal
4.2.2 Negative Guide to Sal
4.2.3 Natural Guide to Sal
4.2.4 Initiative Companion of Sal
5 The Theme and Culture in On the Road
5.1 Initiative Theme of Sal’s Spiritual Growth
5.1.1 Sal’s Pursuit of True Love
5.1.2 Sal’s Responsibility to Family
5.1.3 Sal’s Reconciliation with Society
5.1.4 Sal’s Exploration of Faith
5.2 Culture Influence on Sal’s Spiritual Growth
5.2.1 The Influence of Bop Jazz on Sal’s Spiritual Growth
5.2.2 The Influence of Sex on Sal’s Spiritual Growth
5.2.3 The Influence of Marginal Man on Sal’s Spiritual Growth
6 Conclusion
References
Acknowledgements