摘要

《万物的签名》是伊丽莎白·吉尔伯特的一部重要作品。在这部小说中，作者描写了女主人阿尔玛•惠特克在成长过程中所经历的磨难，最终成长为一名女植物学家，并最终实现了思想和性格上的成熟。本文是通过阿尔玛来分析女性成长的主题对女性成长的呼吁。

本文由以下五部分组成：

前言部分介绍论题的研究背景,描述了国内外研究现状，提出了本文的研究目标和内容。

第二部分论述小说中女性成长主题的体现。第三部分介绍了促成主人公阿尔玛成长的因素。第四部分论述小说中女性成长主题所带来的启示。

结论部分总结小说《万物的签名》这部作品中女性成长的主题，并分析女性成长主题对现代女性的影响。

关键词：爱情，独立，女性启蒙

Table of Contents

Abstract I

摘要 II

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Chapter 2 The Embodiment of the Female Initiation Theme in the Novel The Signature of All Things 3

2.1 Alma’s Comprehending of the Importance of Family 3

2.1.1 Undertaking the Responsibility of Her Mother 3

2.1.2 Understanding Her Father’s Love 5

2.2 Alma’s Perceiving of the True Meaning of Love 6

2.2.1 Renouncing Her First Love 6

2.2.2 Understanding Her Husband 7

2.3 Alma’s Realizing of the Mechanism of Life 8

2.3.1 Recognizing the World of Bryophytes 8

2.3.2 Understanding the Meaning of Life 10

Chapter 3 The Factors Contributing to Alma’s Growth in the Novel The Signature of All Things 12

3.1 External Factors Contributing to Alma’s Growth 12

3.1.1 Moral Beacons Leading Alma’s Way to Growth 12

3.1.2 Turning Points on Alma’s Way to Growth 14

3.2 Internal Factors Contributing to Alma’s Growth 15

3.2.1 Alma’s Persistence 15

3.2.2 Alma’s Rigorous Attitude 16

Chapter 4 The Enlightenment of the Female Initiation Theme in the Novel The Signature of All Things 17

4.1 Pursuing Females’ Independence 17

4.2 Improving Females’ Self Capability 18

Conclusion 19

Acknowledgments 21

Bibliography 22