| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-11页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第11-21页 |
| ·Origin of the study | 第11-13页 |
| ·Literature review | 第13-19页 |
| ·Theme and framework of the paper | 第19-21页 |
| Chapter Two The Connotations of American Naturalistic Literature | 第21-29页 |
| ·Contextualizing American naturalistic literature | 第21-24页 |
| ·Pessimism and hope in American naturalistic literature | 第24-29页 |
| Chapter Three The Study of Steinbeck's Naturalism | 第29-40页 |
| ·The formation of Steinbeck's naturalism | 第29-32页 |
| ·The existence of Calvin doctrine | 第29-30页 |
| ·The effects of economic depression and social thoughts | 第30-32页 |
| ·The connotations of Steinbeck's naturalism | 第32-40页 |
| ·The pessimistic feelings in Steinbeck's naturalism | 第32-35页 |
| ·The optimistic tone in Steinbeck's naturalism | 第35-40页 |
| Chapter Four The Interpretation of American Naturalism in Of Mice and Men | 第40-53页 |
| ·Pessimistic tendency | 第40-47页 |
| ·Unescapable fatalism | 第41-46页 |
| ·The slaves of great desires | 第46-47页 |
| ·Optimistic tone | 第47-53页 |
| ·The followers of the dreams:Candy and Crooks | 第47-49页 |
| ·A priviledged woman:Curley's wife | 第49-53页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第53-55页 |
| Works Cited | 第55-58页 |
| Publications | 第58页 |
