声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 A general introduction to Hansberry and Walker
1.2 Literature review
1.3 Theoretical framework and significance of this study
Chapter Two Domestic Space and Individual Dreams
2.1 The Youngers in a ‘‘rat trap’’
2.1.1 Confinement and weariness
2.1.2 Challenges to the confinement
2.2 The Johnsons in Utopian seclusion
2.2.1 Comfortable seclusion
2.2.2 Controversy over seclusion
2.3 Dreams shaped by domestic space
Chapter Three Geographical Space and Cultural Identification
3.1 Urban migration and integration
3.2 Preserving a ‘‘low’’ agrarian tradition
3.3 Cultural identification and political ideologies
Chapter Four Cultural Heritage and the Construction of African American Identity
4.1 Father’s legacy in Raisin:material or spiritual?
4.2 Heritage appreciation in “Everyday Use’’:art collection or everyday use?
4.3 The hybridity of African American spirituality
Conclusion
Bibliography
Publications
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