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Abbreviation
摘要
Abstract
CONTENTS
Chapter 1:Introduction
1.1 Previous studies on The Scarlet Letter
1.1.1 Overseas studies on The Scarlet Letter
1.1.2 Chinese studies on The Scarlet Letter
1.1.3 Commentary on previous studies
1.2 Research questions and research methodology
1.3 Purposes and significances of the study
1.4 Structure of the thesis
Chapter 2:Theoretical Framework:Ecofeminism
2.1 The formation of ecofeminism as a theory
2.2 The basic principles of ecofeminism as a literary criticism
2.3 The application of ecofeminism in literature analysis
Chapter 3:M-F relationship both revealed in The Scarlet Letter and advocated by ecofeminism
3.1 The relationship between male and female in The Scarlet Letter from ecofeminist perspective
3.1.1 Hester and Chillingworth:oppression,manipulation and rebellion
3.1.2 Hester and Dimmesdale:oppression,protection and salvation
3.1.3 Hester and other minor male characters
3.1.4 Pearl and Dimmesdale:intimacy and urge
3.1.5 Pearl and other minor male characters: indifference and incompatibility
3.2 Ideal M-F relationship advocated by ecofeminism
Chapter 4:H-N relationship both revealed in The Scarlet Letter and advocated by ecofeminism
4.1 The relationship between human and nature in The Scarlet Letter from ecofeminist perspective
4.1.1 Chillingworth:exploitation of nature
4.1.2 Hester:attaching to nature
4.1.3 Pearl:representative of nature
4.2 Harmonious H-N relationship advocated by ecofeminism
Chapter 5:Conclusion
5.1 Major findings and implication
5.2 Limitation of the study and suggestions for future studies
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
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