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Acknowledgements
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Toni Morrison
1.2 A Brief Introduction of Beloved
1.3 Literature Review
1.4 Format of the Research
Chapter Two Outstanding Features of Postmodernism
2.1 Definition and Development of Postmodernism
2.2 Three Major Modes of Expression
2.2.1 Non-linear narrative
2.2.2 Indeterminacy
2.2.3 Absurdity
Chapter Three Contributing Factors in the Growth of Morrison's Postmodernism
3.1 Influence of Euro-American Literature
3.2 Her Personal Life Experience
Chapter Four Postmodern Features in Beloved
4.1 Non-linear Narrative
4.1.1 Displacement of time and space
4.1.2 Multiple Points of View
4.1.3 Fragmented narrative
4.1.4 Stream of consciousness
4.2 Indeterminacy
4.2.1 Indeterminate identity
4.2.2 Open ending
4.2.3 Ambiguous characters and tree image
4.3 Absurdity
4.3.1 Absurd Schoolteacher and Sweet Home
4.3.2 Grotesque images
Chapter Five Conclusion
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