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英文文摘
Introduction
Chapter 1 A General Survey of The Thorn Birds
1.1 A Brief Introduction to Its Author
1.2 A Survey of Its Theme
1.3 A Survey of Its Plot
1.4 A Survey of Its Main characters
1.4.1 Maggie Cleary-the Heroine
1.4.2 Ralph de Bricassart-Maggie's Lover
1.4.3 Luke O'Neill-Maggie's husband
1.4.4 Paddy Cleary-Maggie's Father
1.4.5 Fee Clear-Maggie's Mother
1.4.6 Frank-Maggie's Eldest Brother
1.4.7 Justine O'Neill-the Only Daughter Of Maggie and Luke
1.4.8 Dane O'Neill-the son of Maggie and Ralph
1.4.9 Some Other Main Characters
Chapter 2 A Tale of Love and Fate
2.1 Love and Fate
2.1.1 The First Generation of the Clearys
2.1.2 The Second Generation of the Clearys
2.1.3 The Third Generation of the Clearys
2.1.4 Ralph de Bricassart
2.2 The Main Expressive Devices of the Thorn Birds
2.2.1 Contrast
2.2.2 Comparison
2.2.3 Symbolism
2.2.4 Some Other Expressive Devices
Chapter 3 Further Analysis of The Thorn Birds
3.1 Practical Significance of The Thorn Birds
3.1.1 The Forbidden Love
3.1.2 Catholic Religious
3.1.3 War
3.2 Informative Value
3.2 An Evaluation of the Chinese Version
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgement
Papers Published
