1. I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing I. Introduction A. Mermaid zT. S. Eliot, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”—“In the room, the ladies come and go, talking of Michaelangelos.” zFairy tales---In between two worlds zLesbian association

2. B. I’ve Heard Mermaids Singing z Mermaids--- reflecting the three meanings as above zProcess of self-assertion

3. II. Features of the film A. The meaning of names zPolly zGabrielle zMary zChurch Gallery B. Theme Music--- Lakme“The Flower Duet” C. Shooting Style--- Film camera & Video Camera

4. III. Female Artists in the City A. Polly zSocial Position---Misfit yThe Japanese Restaurant yBirthday Party yTyping yDistraction---Organizationally Impaired

5. z Sexual Interests yDiscovering homosexuality yPeeping the Love-making couple yPosing in front of the mirrors in public zArtist Identity---as a photographer yInteraction between the photoed objects and the viewer C.F. Pierre in”Straight for the Heart”

6. B. Gabrielle zDressing style zArtistic judgment zRole in the event C. Mary zartistic judgment

7. IV. Polly’s Fantasies A. Flying in the air z Climb and overcome power structure z Flying—surpass social constrain B. Walking on the water zReligious symbol zDesire ysocial manner yher speech

8. C. Tour on the bus z City Space z Artistic D. Being a conductor of symphony z Fantasy merge with reality z Difference from other fantasy y studio/church gallery y conduct the music ysuccess

9. V. Conclusion A. Reality V.S. Fantasy B. Process of self-assertion C. The symbolic meaning of the door D. Polly’s “peeping” desire