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Introduction
Chapter One: Discrepancies between the Mothers and Daughters and the Reconciliation
1.1 The psychological struggle between the mothers and daughters
1.1.1 Adrienne Rich：matrophobia and courageous mothering
1.1.2 Rose's reconnection to the motherline
1.1.3 Ying-ying：the strength of the tiger lady
1.2 The cultural differences between China and America
1.2.1 Patricia Hill Collins：motherhood leads to empowerment
1.2.2 Asian values
1.2.3 Feasting images and their implications
1.2.4 Language chasm
1.2.5 In-between situation of the daughters
1.3 The final reconciliation
1.3.1 Jing-mei's reunion with her half sisters in China
1.3.2 Understanding attained between Lindo and Waverly
Chapter Two：Narrative Techniques Corresponding to the Thematical Development
2.1 Rectangular structure and circular structure
2.1.1 Rectangular structure
2.1.2 Circular structure in the quest of Jing-mei
2.2 Fluid female consciousnesses in two crucial parts
2.2.1 Ideological implications of the beginning
2.2.3 Two possible causes for the American daughters'problems
Chapter Three：Orientalism in The Joy Luck Club
3.1 Chinese mothers：the presence of the Other
3.2 Orientalist discourse and its constructed authenticity
3.3 The "psychospiritual plantation system" at work
Conclusion
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