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Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Toni Morrison
1.1.1 Toni Morrison's Life Experiences
1.1.2 Toni Morrison's Contribution to Literature
1.2 Introduction to Toni Morrison's Jazz
1.2.1 The Plot of Jazz
1.2.2 The Source of Jazz
Chapter 2 A Survey of Criticisms on Jazz
2.1 Criticisms on Jazz Abroad
2.2 Criticisms on Jazz in China
Chapter 3 Jazz Theory
3.1 The Origin of Jazz
3.2 The Structural Frame of Jazz
3.3 The Features of Jazz
3.3.1 Syncopation
3.3.2 Improvisation
3.3.3 Call-and-Response
3.3.4 Repetition of Brief Patterns
3.4 The Content of Jazz
3.5 The Significance of Jazz in Society and African-American Culture
Chapter 4 A Jazz Interpretation of Toni Morrison's Jazz
4.1 The Jazzy Structure of Toni Morrison's Jazz
4.1.1 Jazz-Framed Textual Layout
4.1.2 Syncopated Structure
4.2 The Jazzy Narrative of Toni Morrison's Jazz
4.2.1 Improvisation
4.2.2 Call-and-Response
4.2.3 Repetition
4.3 The Jazzy Themes of Toni Morrison's Jazz
4.3.1 Story-Telling--Accounting African Americans' Life
4.3.2 Feeling-Expressing--Expressing African Americans' Emotions
4.3.3 Spirit-Indicating--Reflecting Rebellion and Freedom
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Bibliography
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