声明
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The background of thesis
1.2 Research content and research questions
1.3 Research methodology and progress
1.4 The layout of thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Criticism on American Pastoral abroad
2.1.1 Identity of heroes
2.1.2 Themes of the novel
2.1.3 Writing techniques
2.1.4 Theories applied in the interpretation of the novel
2.2 Criticism on American Pastoral at home
2.2.1 Identity of characters
2.2.2 Themes of the novel
2.2.3 Writing techniques
2.2.4 Characterization in the novel
2.2.5 Theories applied in the interpretation of the novel
Chapter 3 Theoretical Foundation
3.1 The introduction to American pastoralism of Leo Marx
3.2 Principle of American pastoralism
3.2.1 Pastoral impulse
3.2.2 Protesting the established order
3.2.3 Return to the established order
Chapter 4 Interpretation of pastoral ideals in American Pastoral
4.1 Quest for pastoral ideals
4.1.1 Pursuit-“pastoral impulse”
4.1.2 Transgression-“protesting the established order”
4.1.3 Loss-“return to the established order”
4.2 Upholding the pastoral ideals in America
4.2.1 A balance of“ethnic-Americans’ hyphenated”identity
4.2.2 An attitude of seeking a true self-presence
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Main findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and suggestions for further study
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