声明
致谢
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Thomas·C· Haliburton and The Clockmaker
1.2 Introduction to Greenblatt’s Cultural Poetics
1.3 Organization and Significance of the Thesis
Chapter Two LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Studies on The Clockmaker at Home and Abroad
2.2 Studies on Greenblatt’s Cultural Poetics at Home and Abroad
Chapter Three “IMPROVISATION OF POWER” IN THE CLOCKMAKER
3.1 Colonial Government Abuse of Power
3.1.1 Manipulation in election
3.1.2 Judicial injustice
3.2 Oppression from the Rich
3.2.1 “Trade in white slaves”
3.2.2 Occupation of resources
3.3 Hegemony from the Neighboring Country
3.3.1 Military harassment
3.3.2 Cultural impact
Chapter Four “SUBVERSION”:SUSPICION OF AUTHORITIES
4.1 Skepticism towards Oligarchy
4.1.1 Lawyer’s struggle to be a governor
4.1.2 Teacher’s pursuit for justice
4.2 Disobedience to Hierarchical System
4.2.1 Poverty-stricken folks’ resistance to the rich
4.2.2 Farmers’ struggle for equal resources
4.3 Repugnance to Hegemony from the Neighboring Country
4.3.1 Nova Scotians’ Resistance against harassment from America
4.3.2 Americans’ uncertainty to their “liberty” and “democracy” principle
Chapter Five “CONTAINMENT”:LIMITED INDEPENDENCE
5.1 Relationship between Great Britain and Nova Scotia Colony
5.1.1 British reaffirmation of its imperial institution
5.1.2 Colonial dependence on British military shelter
5.2 Implement of New Policies
5.2.1 Necessity of building railroads
5.2.2 Balance between business and agriculture
Chapter Six CONCLUSION
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