声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Study
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Layout of this Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Brief Introduction to Charlotte Bronte and her Works
2.2 Previous Studies of the Novel Villette
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 An Overview of Existentialism
3.2 Sartre’s Existentialism Thoughts
3.2.1 Absurdity
3.2.2 Alienation
3.2.3 Anxiety
3.2.4 Free Choice and Responsibility
3.2.5 Transcendence
3.3 Identity Theory
3.4 Identity and Literary Criticism
Chapter Four Lucy’s Existential Predicaments and Identity Crisis
4.1 Lucy’s Absurdity
4.1.1 Absurdity of Social Environment
4.1.2 Absurdity of Humanity
4.2 Lucy’s Alienation
4.2.1 Loneliness and Outsider in England
4.2.2 Alienation and Stranger in France
4.3 Lucy’s Anxiety
4.3.1 Difficulties and Inhibition in life
4.3.2 Conflicts between Reason and Emotion
4.4 Lucy’s Identity Crisis
4.4.1 Self-Identity Crisis
4.4.2 Social Identity Crisis
Chapter Five Lucy’s Transcendence
5.1 Choices and Search for Meaningful Existence
5.2 Lucy’s Awakening and Identity Realization
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Findings and Implications of this Study
6.2 Limitations of this Study
6.3 Suggestions for Future Research
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
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