Abstract: The thesis aims to discuss the theme of A Lesson before Dying by means of analyzing the writing skills of the novel. The thesis will focus on the influence of the post –modernism on the author, and it will concentrate on the four aspects: the first person narrative, the stream of consciousness, the black humor, the special structure of the novel. More importantly, the article intends to discuss the impact of post-modernism on the writer in theme and writing skills. 

Key Words:  post-modernism; South America; black; change

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction-1

1.1 Introduction to the Author and His Works-1

1.1.1 Introduction to the Author-1

1.1.2 Introduction to the Author’s Works-2

1.2 Introduction to A Lesson Before Dying-3

2. Literature Review-4

2.1 Overseas Study on the Work-4

2.2 Domestic Study on the Work-4

3. The Concrete Analysis of the Writing Skills-5

3.1 The First Person Narrative-5

3.2 Stream of the Consciousness-6

3.3 The Black Humor-6

3.4 The Special Structure of the Novel-7

4. The Influence of the Postmodernism on the Author-7

4.1 The Interpretation of Post-Modernism-7

4.2 The Influence of Postmodernism on the Theme of the Author-8

4.2.1 The Theme of the Novel --The Growth-8

4.2.2 The Theme of the Novel --The Change-8

4.3 The Influence of Postmodernism on the Writing Skills of the Author-9

4.3.1 The Stream of Consciousness-9

4.3.2 The Flexibility of Narration-9

5. Conclusion-9

Bibliography-11

Acknowledgements-12