声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 A Brief Introduction to Henry James and The Portrait of a Lady
1.2 Literature Review
1.3 Originality and Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two The Topographical Space that Witnesses Isabel’s Growth
2.1 The Starting Point of Isabel’s Growth-the Old House in Albany
2.2 The Intermediate Stations-Gardencourt,the Palazzo Crescentini and Osmond’s Villa
2.3 The Destination and a New Start--the Palazzo Roccanera
Chapter Three The Social Space that Forces Isabel to Grow
3.1 Isabel’s Confusion of Two Different Civilizations
3.2 Isabel’s Handling of Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter Four The Psychological Space that Reveals Isabel’s Growth
4.1 The Ignorant Period
4.2 The Exploration Period
4.3 The Awakening Period
Chapter Five Conclusion
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