声明
Contents
Abstract
摘要
List of Figure and Tables
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Rationale of the Study
1.4 Purpose and Method of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definition of Transitivity System
2.3 Classification of Transitivity System
2.3.1 The Material Process
2.3.2 The Mental Process
2.3.3 The Relational Process
2.3.4 The Behavioral Process
2.3.5 The Verbal Process
2.3.6 The Existential Process
2.4 Previous Studies on Transitivity System and Novels
2.4.1 Studies on the Theme of Novels
2.4.2 Studies on the Characters of Novels
2.4.3 Studies on the Stylistic Features of Novels
2.5 Previous Studies on Allan Poe’s Novel
2.5.1 Studies on the Theme of Poe’s Novel
2.5.2 Studies on the Literary School of Poe’s Novel
2.5.3 Studies on the Writing Techniques of Poe’s Novel
2.6 Research Gaps and Research Questions
2.7 Chapter Summary
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Selected Novel
3.3 Criteria for Text Selection
3.4 Data Collection and Analysis
3.5 Chapter Summary
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Distribution of the Transitivity Processes
4.3 The Narrative Style of Poe’s Novel
4.4 The Language Style of Poe’s Novel
4.5 Chapter Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Summary of the Study
5.2 Implications of the Study
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Suggestions for Future Studies
5.5 Concluding Remarks
References
Acknowledgments