声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Donald Barthelme and his Works
1.1.1 Donald Barthelme
1.1.2 Snow White
1.2 Literature Review
1.2.1 Studies on Snow White Abroad
1.2.2 Studies on Snow White at Home
1.2.3 Significance of the Study
1.3 Organization of the Thesis
2 Theoretical Foundation
2.1 A General Description of Maslow’s Need Hierarchy
2.1.1 Safety Needs
2.1.2 Belongingness and Love Needs
2.1.3 Esteem Needs
2.1.4 The Relationship of the Needs
2.2 Appraisal of Need Hierarchy Theory
2.3 Applications of Need Hierarchy Theory
3 Plight of Satisfaction of Safety Needs in the Novel Snow White
3.1 Abundant and Modern Society
3.2 Threats to Physical Safety Needs
3.2.1 Environmental Pollution
3.2.2 The Problem of Quality
3.2.3 Crime and Violence
3.3 Dissatisfied Psychological Safety Needs
3.3.1 Loss of Job
3.3.2 Side Effects of Mass Culture
3.3.3 Outside Interference
4 Loss of Belongingness and Love Needs in the Novel Snow White
4.1 Marriage and Family Problems
4.2 Lack of Love in Characters
4.3 Loss of Belief
5 Predicament of Satisfaction of Esteem Needs in the Novel Snow White
5.1 Futile Efforts of Snow White
5.2 Futile Efforts of Minor Characters
6 Conclusion
References
Acknowledgements