跨越物种的界线——后人类主义视角下奥克塔维娅·巴特勒“创生三部曲”研究

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声明

致谢

Introduction

Octavia E. Butler and Her Works

Literature Review

Theoretical Foundation

Purpose and Significance of the Study

Proposition, Methodology and Structure

Chapter One Posthuman Transformative Body in Xenogenesis Trilogy

1.1 On Appearance:Physical Features of Posthuman

1.1.1 Increased Strength and Retained Youth

1.1.2 Alien Look and Unhuman Organs

1.2 On Ability:Extraordinary Gifts of Posthuman

1.2.1 Capability of Regenerating Damaged Limb

1.2.2 Capacity of Curing Fatal Illness

1.2.3 Talent of Shape Shifting

Chapter Two Posthuman Hybrid Subjectivity in Xenogenesis Trilogy

2.1 Boundary Breakdowns:Violation of Human Integrity

2.1.1 The Cells as Entities Within Human

2.1.2 The Attachment of Human to Machines

2.2 Reinvented Subjects:Creation of New Trans-species

2.2.1 Multiplicity of Akin’s Subjectivity

2.2.2 Fluidity of Jodahs’s Subjectivity

Chapter Three Posthuman Symbiotic Social Relation in Xenogenesis Trilogy

3.1 On Communication:Various Means of Information Exchange

3.1.1 Verbal Interaction

3.1.2 Non-verbal Intercourse

3.2 On Reciprocity:Mutual Reliance Between Species

3.2.1 Provision of Daily Necessities

3.2.2 Improvement of Life Quality

3.3 On Co-evolution:Dynamic Development of Companionship

3.3.1 The Oankali’s Eternal Genetic Experiment

3.3.2 The Oankali’s Perception of life as Compost

Conclusion

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