| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| Introduction | 第10-17页 |
| Chapter One The Conflicts in the Family Relationships | 第17-30页 |
| 1.1 The Lost Self-identities of the Three Females | 第18-23页 |
| 1.2 The Lack of Communication among Family Members | 第23-30页 |
| 1.2.1 Precious Auntie’s Voicelessness | 第24-25页 |
| 1.2.2 Lu Ling’s Poor English | 第25-27页 |
| 1.2.3 Ruth’s Aphasia | 第27-30页 |
| Chapter Two The Causes of Conflicts in the Family Relationships | 第30-42页 |
| 2.1 The Different Values in Chinese and American Family Relationships | 第30-36页 |
| 2.1.1 Chinese Family Relationship Value | 第30-35页 |
| 2.1.2 American Family Relationship Value | 第35-36页 |
| 2.2 Lower Female Status in Family | 第36-42页 |
| 2.2.1 Female Status in Chinese Family | 第37-38页 |
| 2.2.2 Female Status in American Family | 第38-42页 |
| Chapter Three The Reconciliation of Conflicts in the Family Relationships | 第42-54页 |
| 3.1 Establishing Self-identities of Three Females | 第42-48页 |
| 3.1.1 Same Chinese Family Heritage | 第43-45页 |
| 3.1.2 Common Other Identity | 第45-48页 |
| 3.2 Breaking Silence among Family Members | 第48-54页 |
| 3.2.1 Story-telling | 第49-51页 |
| 3.2.2 Acceptance of Ethnic Difference | 第51-54页 |
| Conclusion | 第54-57页 |
| Bibliography | 第57-60页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第60页 |
