声明
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 An Introduction to the Author and the Work
1.1.1 An Introduction to Doris Lessing
1.1.2 An Introduction to The Summer Before the Dark
1.2 Literature Review
1.2.1 Studies abroad
1.2.2 Studies at home
1.3 Thesis Statement
Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundation
2.1 The Theoretical Basis of Fromm’s Theory of Freedom
2.1.1 Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
2.1.2 Marxism
2.2 Fromm’s Concept of Freedom
2.2.1 The Negative Freedom
2.2.2 The Positive Freedom
Chapter 3 The Embodiment of Negative Freedom in Kate
3.1. Authoritarianism in Kate
3.1.1 Serving as a Slave in the Family
3.1.2 Controlling over Others
3.2 Destructiveness in Kate
3.2.1 Revenging for her Husband’s Marital Infidelity
3.2.2 Manifestation of her Morbid Behaviors
3.3. Automaton Conformity in Kate
3.3.1 Conformity of Role
3.3.2 Conformity of Appearance
Chapter 4 Kate’s Pursuit of Positive Freedom
4.1 Sprout of Positive Freedom
4.1.1 Self-awareness Inspired by Three Experiences
4.1.2 Self-awareness Implied by Seal Dreams
4.2 Development of Positive Freedom
4.2.1 Awakening Love
4.2.2 Awakening Work
4.3 Achievement of Positive Freedom
4.3.1 Accomplishing her Self-realization
4.3.2 Returning to the Family
Chapter 5 Conclusions
致谢
参考文献
Research Results Obtained During the Study for Master Degree
辽宁师范大学;
