ABSTRACT

.This paper will make an intertextual analysis about Anna Karenina and The Awakening. These two works describe a story about the woman who wants to seek for her love and freedom regardless of others’ feelings. Through the analysis of these two works, this paper will explore the true meaning of love—love is not only free, but love is also restraint. This research is meaningful, which can have a positive effect on forming the true love view of people. 

Keywords：Intertextuality; the Awakening; Anna Karenina; Love

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABSTRACT

摘要

Chapter One  INTRODUCTION-1

1.1 Introduction to Kate Chopin and the Awakening-1

1.2 Introduction to Leo Tolstoy and Anna Karenina-2

Chapter Two  LITERATURE REVIEW-4

2.1 Overseas Studies of The Awakening and Anna Karenina-4

2.2 Domestic Studies of The Awakening and Anna Karenina-5

Chapter Three  THE INTERTEXTUALITY OF ANNA KARENINA AND THE AWAKENING-6

3.1 The Intertextuality of the Role of a Mother-6

3.2 The Intertextuality of the Role of a Wife-9

3.3 The Intertextuality of the View of Love-11

Chapter Four  CONCLUSION-13

WORKS CITED-15