声明
Acknowledgements
摘要
Abstract
Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 An introduction to Doris Lessing and The Grass Is Singing
1.2 Purpose and significance of the thesis
1.3 Literature review
1.4 Research methodology
1.5 Structure of the thesis
2.The White Female Other
2.1 A “Subaltern” in a patriarchal society
2.1.1 A “Subaltern” for white males
2.1.2 A “Subaltern” for black males
2.2 Alienation in a white society
2.2.1 The poverty and self-isolated life style
2.2.2 The ambiguous attitude towards the black slave
3.The White Female’s Self-reconstruction
3.1 Pursuit of female’s identity in the patriarchal society
3.1.1 Unconscious repulsion at marriage based on “arid feminism”
3.1.2 An escape from the marital fetter and pursuit of freedom
3.2 A constant quest for female’s identity in the colonial society
3.2.1 An attempt for economic independence
3.2.2 The reflection on the colonial ideology and the quest for true love
4.The White Female’s Disillusionment
4.1 The failure of self-reconstruction
4.2 The reasons for the disillusionment
4.2.1 Social oppression and the development of feminism
4.2.2 The deficiency of self-consciousness and correct measures
5.Conclusion
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