声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One:Introduction
1.1 A brief introduction to Stephenie Meyer and Twilight Saga
1.2 Literature review
1.3 Central argument,major viewpoints,and research methodology
1.3.1 Bildungsroman
1.3.2 American initiation story
1.3.3 Major viewpoints and research methodology
1.4 Research significance
1.5 Framework of the thesis
Chapter Two:Twilight Saga—a Bildungsroman
2.1 Bella—reflection of Stephenie Meyer
2.1.1 Names
2.1.2 Birthday
2.1.3 Popularity
2.1.4 Mormon belief
2.2 Bildungsroman—novel-form autobiography
2.3 Twilight Saga—an initiation story
Chapter Three:Male Characters’Growth in Twilight Saga
3.1 Edward Cullen
3.2 Jacob Black
3.3 A Brief summary
Chapter Four:Female Characters’Growth in Twilight Saga
4.1 Isabella Swan
4.2 Leah Clearwater
4.3 Rosalie Hale
4.4 A brief summary
Chapter Five:Conclusion
Works Cited
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