This thesis consists of six parts: Introduction, Chapter One (Faulkner and the Polyphonic Novel), Chapter Two (Dialogism in Light in August), Chapter Three (Theme Plurality), Chapter Four (An Open Text) and Conclusion.

• 本论文分为六个部分:绪论、第一章(福克纳与复调小说)、第二章(《八月之光》的对话性)、第三章(主题思想的多元性)、第四章(开放的文本)和结论。