封面
声明
英文摘要
中文摘要
目录
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1. A Brief Introduction to Bharati Mukherjee
2. A Brief Introduction to the Novel Jasmine
B. A Brief Introduction to Theoretical Framework
1. An Introduction to Identity
2. Postcolonialist Theory and Homi Bhabha’s Theory of the Third Space
C. Thesis Statement
CHAPTERⅡIDENTITY CRISIS OF JASMINE IN THE NOVEL
A. Identity Crisis of Jasmine in Patriarchal Indian Society
1. Jasmine’s Confusion About the Astrologer’s Foresight
2. Jasmine’s Shuttling Between Identities
B. Jasmine’s Identity Crisis in Mainstream America
1. Jasmine vs. Half-Face
2. Jasmine vs. People in Flushing
3. Jasmine vs. Bud
C. Identity Crisis Reflected by Repetitive Narration
D. Summary
CHAPTER ⅢTHE CONSTRUCTION OF THE Third Space
A. The Construction of the Third Space Through Characterization of the Protagonist
1. Abandoning the Idea of Committing Suicide: From Innocent to a Girl Awakening of Consciousness
2. Departing from Flushing:From a Girl of Self-consciousness to One Searching for a New Life
3. Involving in Native American’s Culture:From a Girl Searching for a New Life to an Adventurer in America
4. Adjusting to American Life:From an Adventurer to a Fighter and Adapter in America
B. The Construction of the Third Space Reflected by Narrative Techniques
1. Non-linear Narration:Intermingle Present with the Past
2. The Use of Hybrid Language
C. Summary
CHAPTER ⅣCONCLUSION
A. The Major Findings of the Study
B. The Implications of the Study
C. The Suggestions for Future Study
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