声明
Acknowledgements
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Introduction
1.Literature review of Ernest J.Gaines and his works
2.The argumentation of the dissertation
Chapter 1 The Construction of the Heroine’s Gender Identity
1.1.The importance of black males in the heroine’s construction of gender identity
1.2.The construction of the heroine’s genderidentity by interacting with black males
1.2.1.Jane’s being influenced by Ned and being his mother
1.2.2.Jane’s being respected by Joe and being his wife
1.2.3.Jane’s being encouraged by Jimmy and being a female leader
Chapter 2 The Construction of the Heroine’s Identity of Community
2.1.The former communities constructing Jane’s identity
2.1.1.The community centered on Unc Isom
2.1.2.The community centered on Big Laura
2.2.The latter communities constructing Jane’s identity
2.2.1.The conmaumty within the land of Mr.Bone
2.2.2.The community within the land of Clyde
2.2.3.The community within the land of Samson family
Chapter 3 The Construction of the Heroine’s Cultural Identity
3.1.Nature as a cultural force to construct the heroine’s cultural identity
3.2.Jane’s relationship with nature and her construction of cultural identity
3.2.1.Being healed by nature and being strong
3.2.2.Understanding toward nature and being humanistic
3.2.3.Communication with nature and being brave
3.3.The construction of cultural identity and the inheritance of cultural tradition
Conclusion
Reference
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