声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
List of Figures
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Margaret Atwood and Cat’s Eye
1.2 Research Significance of the Thesis
1.3 Gerimassian Theory
1.3.1 Greimas Semiotic Square—deep structure
1.3.2 Actantial Model—surface structure
Chapter 2 Literary Review
2.1 Research on Atwood and Cat’s Eye at Abroad
2.2 Research on Atwood and Cat’s Eye at Home
Chapter 3 Surface Structure in Cat’s Eye
3.1 Actantial Model of Elaine’s “Femininity Complex’’
3.1.1 Elaine’s pbysical trauma caused by Cordelia
3.1.2 Elaine’s psychological trauma caused by Mrs.Smeath
3.1.3 Elaine’s trauma expressed in her paintings
3.2 Actantial Model of Elaine’s ‘‘Masculinity Complex’’
3.2.1 Elaine’s oppression by her lovers
3.2.2 Elaine’s oppression by her brother
Chapter 4 Deep Structure in Cat’s Eye
4.1 Elaine’s Sufferings from the Dual Oppression
4.1.1 Elaine’s persecution from themale dominators
4.1.2 Elaine’s persecution from the female routineers
4.2 Elaine’s Struggle for Self-realization
4.2.1 Elaine’s obedience as a helpless individual
4.2.2 Elaine’s resistance as an awakening individual
4.2.3 Elaine’s identity construction
Conclusion
References
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