| Acknowledgments | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第8-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-26页 |
| 1.1 Toni Morrison and Her Major Works | 第11-14页 |
| 1.2 Literature Review | 第14-20页 |
| 1.2.1 Traumatic Studies of Toni Morrison’s Works Abroad | 第14-17页 |
| 1.2.2 Traumatic Studies of Toni Morrison’s Works at Home | 第17-20页 |
| 1.3 Trauma Theory | 第20-26页 |
| 1.3.1 The Origin and Development of Trauma Theory | 第20-23页 |
| 1.3.2 Judith Herman’s Trauma and Recovery Theory | 第23-26页 |
| Chapter 2 Causes of Trauma in The Bluest Eye and God Help the Child | 第26-49页 |
| 2.1 Traumatic Experiences in The Bluest Eye | 第26-38页 |
| 2.1.1 Cultural Roots of Trauma: Impact of White Supremacy | 第27-32页 |
| 2.1.2 Familial Roots of Trauma: Parental Injuries | 第32-36页 |
| 2.1.2.1 Lack of Maternal Love | 第32-34页 |
| 2.1.2.2 The Distortion of Father’s Love | 第34-36页 |
| 2.1.3 Social Roots of Trauma: Disregard in Black Community | 第36-38页 |
| 2.2 Traumatic Experiences in God Help the Child | 第38-49页 |
| 2.2.1 Cultural Roots of Trauma: Discrimination | 第39-42页 |
| 2.2.1.1 Racism from the Whites | 第39-41页 |
| 2.2.1.2 Colorism in Black Community | 第41-42页 |
| 2.2.2 Familial Roots of Trauma: Mother’s Misinterpretation of Love | 第42-44页 |
| 2.2.3 Social Roots of Trauma: Child Sexual Abuse | 第44-49页 |
| 2.2.3.1 The Influence of Others’ Sexual Abuse Experiences | 第44-46页 |
| 2.2.3.2 Personal Experiences of Sexual Abuse | 第46-49页 |
| Chapter 3 Different Results from Childhood Trauma | 第49-58页 |
| 3.1 Aftereffects of Childhood Trauma in The Bluest Eye | 第49-53页 |
| 3.1.1 Loss of Identity | 第50-51页 |
| 3.1.2 Abnormality of Personality | 第51-53页 |
| 3.2 Resilience from Childhood Traumatic Experiences in God Help the Child | 第53-58页 |
| 3.2.1 Being Independent and Confident | 第54-56页 |
| 3.2.2 Integration into White and Black Community | 第56-58页 |
| Chapter 4 Reasons of Different Results | 第58-70页 |
| 4.1 Failure to Heal Childhood Trauma in The Bluest Eye | 第58-62页 |
| 4.1.1 Being Unable to Connect with the Outside World | 第58-59页 |
| 4.1.2 Wrong Guidance of Listeners | 第59-61页 |
| 4.1.3 Misinterpretation of Religion | 第61-62页 |
| 4.2 Recovery from Childhood Trauma in God Help the Child | 第62-70页 |
| 4.2.1 Establishing the Sense of Safety | 第63-64页 |
| 4.2.2 Speaking out the Traumatic Experiences | 第64-67页 |
| 4.2.3 Finding a Good Listener | 第67-70页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第70-72页 |
| Works Cited | 第72-76页 |
| Appendix Publications during M.A. Study | 第76页 |
