声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 The life and Career of Tennessee Williams
1.2 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Abroad Researches on Tennessee Williams
2.2 Domestic Researches on Tennessee Williams
Chapter Three Tribulation and Predicament that Amanda and Blanche Suffered
3.1 Both Living in Desperation
3.1.1 Amanda’s Desperation
3.1.2 Blanche’s Desperation
3.2 Both Amanda and Blanche Creating Illusions
3.2.1 Amanda’s Illusions
3.2.2 Blanche’s Illusions
3.3 Both Having Fatal Flaws
3.3.1 Amanda’s Fatal Flaw—Nagging
3.3.2 Blanche’s Fatal Flaw—-Liar
Chapter Four Respective Values on Life
4.1 Different Reactions When Facing the Reality
4.1.1 Amanda—a Realistic Mother
4.1.2 Blanche—a Fragile Escapist
4.2 Different Attitudes towards Sex
4.2.1 Blanche Using Sex to Transform Herself
4.2.2 Amanda Revolting against Sex
Chapter Five Causes of Their Tragic Fate
5.1 Social Mmea
5.2 Personal Defects
Chapter Six Conclusion
References