1. 研究目的与意义（文献综述）

emilybronte, an english female writer of superb talent in the nineteenth century,was well known for her only novel wuthering heights, which is viewed as one ofthe greatest english literary works. since its publication in 1847, wutheringheights has attracted much academic attention, but the research results are alittle monotonous. most studies have centered upon the powerful love betweenheathcliff and catherine, the analysis of the characters and its gothicfeatures. for a long time, most critics tend to think that heathcliff is thefocus and the key of the novel, while women of this book are, to some extent,considered insignificant. with the rise of the feminist movement and feministliterary criticism, feminist critics begin to challenge the traditional view byfocusing on the role of women in the novel.

inthis paper, the author focuses on the female supporting role——isabellalinton. the article’s research method is studying the previous literature todig out the theme through isabella's flaccidity and toughness, so as toappreciate the cultural significance and value of wuthering heights. from thebackground of the victorian age, the feminism and the consciousness of femalesarouses public’s attention. in this perspective, the paper tries to analyze thecharacter’s influence on the themes.

2. 研究的基本内容与方案

thisnovel is the reflection of women's true living conditions of the victorian age.through her keen perception of living conditions of women, emily bronte was awarethat women's status was low and they couldn't enjoy the equal right with men inthe society and family. by analyzing isabella’s characteristic and hertransformation from an innocent girl to a rebellious woman, the author bravelyput forward her view that the soft phrases, susceptibility of heart, delicacyof sentiment and requirement of taste were the synonym for women's weakness,which challenged the traditional conception the society imposed on women.therefore, she created the new women images in her novel wuthering heights toencourage women to rebel against the patriarchy to get their financialindependence and enjoy their equality with men in the society and family, whichlays the foundation for the western feminism.

thearticle’s research method is studying the previous literature. analyzing thetext of wuthering heights, the author aims to explore the dual character ofsupporting actress —— isabella, and dig out the theme through isabella'sflaccidity and toughness, so as to appreciate the cultural significance andvalue of wuthering heights.

3. 研究计划与安排

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before 19th march:submission of the outline

before 25th april: submission of the first draft

4. 参考文献（12篇以上）

[1]annette, robinstein. (1960).the greattradition in english literature from shakespeare to shaw. new york:rusellamp;rusell.

[2]auerbach, nina.(1982). woman and thedemon. cambridge: harvard university press.

[3]bronte，charlotte. (1950). "emily bronte: wutheringheights.”the editor's to the second edition of wuthering heights. london: oxford university press.