ABSTRACT

Edward Morgan Foster was a world-renowned British novelist in the 20th century. A Room with a View, his third masterpiece, was published in 1908. Based on the research abroad and at home, this thesis analyzes the psychological changes of the heroine in A Room with a View from the perspective of female growth. This thesis shows the process of changes from three phases—bewilderment, ambivalence and awakening, which aims to reflect the female growth in the novel and how women can achieve their self-growth and independence.

Key words：Edward Morgan Foster; A Room with a View; female growth

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABSTRACT

摘要

Chapter One INTRODUCTION-1

1.1 Edward Morgan Forster and A Room with a View-1

1.2 Literature Review-2

1.3 The Significance of This Thesis -3

Chapter Two BEWILDERMENT—WOMEN’S LIVING CONDITION-4

2.1 Strict Hierachy-4

2.2 Male Domination-5

2.3 Hypocritical Religion-6

Chapter Three AMBIVALENCE—WOMEN’S CONTRADICTION-8

3.1 Attractive Sightseeing-8

3.2 Sincere Suitor-9

Chapter Four AWAKENING—LUCY’S REBIRTH-12

4.1 Recognizing Self-identity-12

4.2 Ideal Love-13

4.3 Embracing Nature-14

Chapter Five CONCLUSION-16

WORKS CITED-18