The essay will also discuss the psychological conditions which lead to derailed behaviors, but not to criticize those impropriate behaviors which depart from regular practice.

• 本文首先定义变态心理学及其相关理论，再由张爱玲本人的身世背景切入，进而导论张氏心理与小说人物的联系，并论及家庭与爱情对张氏的影响。