中文摘要
Abstract
Acknowledgements
Content
Introduction
Chapter One: The Theme of Human and Nature
1.1 The Niagara Falls: Representative of Natural Force
1.2 Conflict between Nature and Industrialization
1.3 Love Canal: Environmental Crisis
1.4 Oates's Ecological Consciousness in The Falls
1.4.1 Treating Nature in Awe
1.4.2 Industry Criticism
1.4.3 Desire Motivation Criticism
1.4.4 Ecological Responsibility
1.5 The Significance of Oates's Ecological Consciousness in The Falls
Chapter Two: The Theme of Human and Fate
2.1 Protagonists' Attitudes towards Fate
2.1.1 Gilbert: Negative Fatalist
2.1.2 Ariah: Active Fatalist
2.1.3 Dirk: Transition from Fatalism to Struggling against Fate
2.1.4 Nina: Failed Fighter against Fate
2.1.5 Children: Successful Fighter against Fate
2.2 Oates's Attitude towards Fate in The Falls
2.3 The Significance of Studying Oates's View of Fate in The Falls
Conclusion
Works Cited
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