Acknowledgements5-6
摘要6-7
Abstract7-11
1 Introduction11-17
1.1 Thornton Wilder and his works11-13
1.2 Our Town13-14
1.3 Literature review14-17
2. Thornton Wilder and Beijing Opera17-23
2.1 The influence of Beijing Opera on Thornton Wilder18-20
2.2 A brief introduction to Beijing Opera20-23
2.2.1 Symbop20-21
2.2.2 Conventions21-23
3. Theatrical Devices23-32
3.1 Stage setting and props23-26
3.2 The Stage Manager26-30
3.2.1 Fu mo26-28
3.2.2 Property man28
3.2.3 Self introduction28-30
3.3 The use of music30-32
4. Dramatic Elements32-43
4.1 Imaginary acting in performance32-34
4.2 Narrative structure34-42
4.2.1 Wilder's manipulation of time35-39
4.2.2 The allegorical cycle39-42
4.3 The repetition of words42-43
5. Conclusion43-46
Bibpography46-47