声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Yann Martel and Life of Pi
1.1.1 Introduction to Yann Martel
1.1.2 Introduction to Life of Pi
1.2 Literature Review
1.2.1 The Latest Findings Abroad
1.2.2 The Latest Findings at Home
1.3 Thesis Statement
Chapter Two Theoretical Foundation
2.1 Introduction to Jacques Lacan and Lacanian Mirror Stage Theory
2.1.1 Introduction to Jacques Lacan
2.1.2 Introduction to Lacanian Mirror Stage Theory
2.2 Two Main Aspects under the Mirror Stage Theory
2.2.1 The Identity of the “Other”
2.2.2 The Desire of the “Other”
Chapter Three The Loss and Construction of the “Other”in Life of Pi
3.1 The Loss of Original ‘‘Other” of Pi
3.1.1 The Reason for Losing the origihal “Other”
3.1.2 The Performance of Losing the Original “Other”
3.2 The Construction of the New “Other” of Pi
3.2.1 In the Paeifie Period
3.2.2 In the Mexican Pedod
Chapter Four Desire as the Desire of the “Other” in Life of Pi
4.1 The Reason for Generating the Desire of the“Other”
4.1.1 The Death of Pi’s Mother
4.1.2 The Strong Wlll to Survive
4.2 The Purposes of Generating the Desire of the“Other”
4.2.1 To Conceal the Evii Thoughts in the Depths of His Heart
4.2.2 To Seek the Redemption of the Religious
4.2.3 To Support for Living in Later Life
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study
References
Acknowledgements