| 摘要 | 第5-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第11-24页 |
| 1.1 Literature Review | 第11-20页 |
| 1.1.1 Researches on Hard Times Abroad | 第12-16页 |
| 1.1.2 Researches on Hard Times at Home | 第16-20页 |
| 1.2 Research Methods | 第20-22页 |
| 1.3 Research Questions | 第22页 |
| 1.4 Significance of the Thesis | 第22页 |
| 1.5 Structure of the Thesis | 第22-24页 |
| Chapter Two Theoretical Framework | 第24-33页 |
| 2.1 The Development of Ecocriticism | 第24-26页 |
| 2.2 Ecological Holism | 第26-33页 |
| 2.2.1 Anthropocentrism | 第27-29页 |
| 2.2.2 Aldo Leopold’s Ecological Holism | 第29-33页 |
| Chapter Three Sissy’s Objection of Destructing the Natural Environment | 第33-46页 |
| 3.1 The Destruction of Natural Environment in Hard Times | 第33-38页 |
| 3.1.1 The Deteriorating Natural Environment in Hard Times | 第33-35页 |
| 3.1.2 Human’s Distorted Relationship with Nature in Hard Times | 第35-38页 |
| 3.2 The Cultural Root of the Deteriorating Ecosystem | 第38-43页 |
| 3.2.1 Human’s Plundering of Nature Resources in Hard Times | 第38-40页 |
| 3.2.2 Human’s Ignoring of the Deteriorating Nature in Hard Times | 第40-43页 |
| 3.3 The Objection of Destroying the Natural Environment | 第43-46页 |
| 3.3.1 Sissy’s Objection of Anthropocentrism | 第43-44页 |
| 3.3.2 Sissy’s Appreciation of Nature | 第44-46页 |
| Chapter Four Sissy’s Respect of the Intrinsic Value of the Ecosystem | 第46-53页 |
| 4.1 The Intrinsic Value of Members of the Ecosystem | 第46-52页 |
| 4.1.1 The Beauty of Nature in Hard Times | 第46-48页 |
| 4.1.2 The Wisdom of Animals in Hard Times | 第48-49页 |
| 4.1.3 The Vitality of Sissy and Sleary’s Horsemanship in Hard Times | 第49-52页 |
| 4.2 The Continued Existence of Members of the Ecosystem | 第52-53页 |
| Chapter Five Sissy’s Holistic Harmony with Nature | 第53-62页 |
| 5.1 The Guidance for the Relations with the Ecosystem | 第53-55页 |
| 5.2 Sissy’s Holistic Harmony with Other Members in Hard Times | 第55-62页 |
| 5.2.1 Sissy’s Harmonious Relations with Nature | 第56-57页 |
| 5.2.2 Sissy and Sleary’s True Friendships with Animals | 第57-59页 |
| 5.2.3 Sissy’s Kindness for Other People | 第59-62页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第62-65页 |
| Bibliography | 第65-68页 |
| 攻读博士/硕士学位期间取得的研究成果 | 第68-69页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第69-70页 |
| 附件 | 第70页 |
