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Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Willa Cather
1.2 Current Studies on Willa Cather
1.3 A Survey of Willa Cather's Pioneer Novels
1.4 The Purpose of the Thesis
Chapter 2 The Seeking of the Self
2.1 The Opposition to Nature
2.1.1 Alexandra's Frustration in Farming the Barren Land
2.1.2 Antonia's Frustration in Exploring the Harsh Circumstances
2.2 The Struggle through Hardship
2.2.1 Alexandra's Acquisition of Land
2.2.2 Antonia's Awakening to Nature
2.3 The Achievement in Livelihood
Chapter 3 The Development of the Self
3.1 The Opposition to Society
3.1.1 Alexandra's Frustration with Marital Problems
3.1.2 Antonia's Frustration with Social Bias
3.2 The Struggle through Restriction
3.2.1 Alexandra's Revolt
3.2.2 Antonia's Rebellion
3.3 The Achievement in Spiritual Search
Chapter 4 The Fulfillment of the Self
4.1 The Realization of Identity-Searching
4.2 The Realization of Spiritual Purgation
4.3 The Achievement in Self-Growth
Chapter 5 Conclusion
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