IV. Religions as depicted in Jane Eyre (2~3 pages) A. Character analysis of Brocklehurst
B. Character analysis of Helen Burns C. Character analysis of St. John Rivers
《英语专业毕业论文写作》
第二讲：论文选题与提纲
2011年3月2日
复习、预习互动
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选题范围
文 学 语言与文化
◆ 过程 (Process) - 收集资料 (Researching) - 酝酿主题、论点 (Finding theme & topics) - 拟写提纲 (Outlining) - 初稿写作 (Drafting) - 修改、定稿 (Revising & Editing)
A. Daisy Buchanan B. Tom Buchanan C. George Wilson D. The role of Nick Carraway
IV. The moral lesson of The Great Gatsby (2~3 pages) V. Conclusion (1~2 pages) References
Jane Eyre - An Outline (I) (cont’d)
III. Two marriage refusals (2~3 pages)
A. Jane’s refusal to marry Rochester 1. Because of Bertha 2. Because of Rochester’s dominance in love
A. His ambition B. His unrealistic love for Daisy C. His lavish life and parties
The Great Gatsby (cont’d)
III. The causes of Gatsby’s death (3~4 pages)
- Conflicts between Jane & Mrs. Reed, Brocklehurst, Blanche, Rochester, Bertha, St. John Rivers - Relationship between Jane & Bessie, Helen, Maria, Adèle, Diana and Mary Rivers
Jane Eyre - An Outline (I)
In Pursuit of Dignified Love: A Brief Analysis of Jane Eyre’s Ideal Love Thesis statement: Jane Eyre’s financial independence is essential to her return to Rochester. I. Introduction (2~3 pages)
A. Aims of family education 1. Independence vs. dependence 2. Interests & processes vs. academic performance & results
B. Learning strategies 1. Learning by exploring vs. rote learning with correct answer 2. Encourage creation, innovation vs. imitation 3. Teaming vs. self-based
I. Introduction (2~3 pages)
A. Define “family education” B. Trends in family education in America and China
II. A comparison of FE in America & China (7~8 pages)
A. Charlotte Bronte & Jane Eyre B. The plot
II. Four flights (3~4 pages)
A. Flight from Reed’s home to Lowood School (for freedom) B. Flight from school to Thornfield (for independence) C. Flight from Rochester to Marsh End (for dignity) D. Flight from St. John to Rochester (for love)
A Comparison between American and Chinese Family Education
Thesis statement: While American families stress an all-round personality development, Chinese families strive for academic excellence in their children's family education.
Theme(s):
- Desire for family, freedom & attitudes to love, independence - Religious figures: Brocklehurst, Helen Burns, & St. John Rivers - Feminist characters: Jane, Helen, Maria, Diana and Mary - Symbols: red room, Thornfield fire, Bertha, & other names
I. Introduction (3~4 pages)
A. Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby B. The decline of the American dream in the 1920s C. The plot
II. Analysis of Gatsby (2~4 pages)
B. Jane’s refusal to marry St. John Rivers 1. Because of River’s ambition and extreme self-importance 2. The marriage is not based on love
IV. Jane Eyre’s eventual return to Rochester (2~3 pages) A. When Jane is financially independence
V. Analysis of symbols as used in Jane Eyre (1~2 pages)
A. The red room B. Thornfield fire C. Bertha
VI. Conclusion (1 page) References
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- From Reed’s home to Brocklehurst’s Lowood School - From School to Thornfield - From Rochester to Marsh End - From St. John Rivers to Rochester
Character list:
《简·爱》 Jane Eyre
通读原著数遍（版本） 做好笔记
- 故事情节、事件顺序 - 主要人物表（特征、彼此关系） - 酝酿主题、论点 查阅相关评论，记录出处、页码 拟写大纲，为初稿做准备
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Plot: (4 turning points)
Who Killed Gatsby? -- A Tentative Analysis of the Death of Gatsby
Thesis statement: Gatsby is killed by the social norm and his unrealistic dream of reunion of Daisy’s love.
A Comparison between American and Chinese Family Education (cont’d)
C. Feedback
1. Parents’ role and expectation in family education 2. Positive vs. negative 3. Encouraging vs. comparing and perfecting
查阅相关资料、文献 做好笔记、分析整理（出处、页码等） 酝酿主题、论点、例句 撰写提纲，为初稿做准备
示 例:
文 学 - Jane Eyre《简·爱》 - The Great Gatsby 《了不起的盖茨比》
语言与文化 - A Comparison between Chinese and American Family Education (中美家庭教育 对比)
Jane Eyre - An Outline (II)
(cont’d)
III. Feminists as depicted in Jane Eyre (2~3 pages)
A. Character analysis of Jane, Helen, Maria, Diana & Mary B. Character analysis of Mrs. Reed, Blanche & Bertha