| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-9页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-18页 |
| ·Edith Wharton's Life and Her Literary Accomplishments | 第9-11页 |
| ·Synopsis of The Age of Innocence | 第11-13页 |
| ·Criticism on The Age of Innocence | 第13-16页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第16-18页 |
| Chapter 2 American Naturalism and Edith Wharton | 第18-27页 |
| ·An overview of American Naturalism | 第18-23页 |
| ·Origins of American Naturalism | 第18-19页 |
| ·Relationship Between Realism and Naturalism | 第19-21页 |
| ·Important American Naturalists | 第21-22页 |
| ·Main Ideas of American Naturalism | 第22-23页 |
| ·Influence on Edith Wharton's Creation | 第23-27页 |
| Chapter 3 Naturalistic Themes in The Age of Innocence | 第27-49页 |
| ·The Repressive Social Convention | 第27-38页 |
| ·Portrayal of Newland Archer's Futile Struggle | 第27-32页 |
| ·Portrayal of Ellen Olenska's Solitary Soul | 第32-35页 |
| ·Portrayal of May Welland—the Product of Social Convention | 第35-38页 |
| ·The Destructive Cultural Environment | 第38-42页 |
| ·The Hereditary Factors | 第42-44页 |
| ·Fate and Chance | 第44-49页 |
| Chapter 4 Naturalistic Writing Style in The Age Of Innocence | 第49-56页 |
| ·Facts-only Approach | 第49-51页 |
| ·Exquisite Psychological Description | 第51-53页 |
| ·Symbolism | 第53-56页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第56-59页 |
| ·A Survey of My Study | 第56-57页 |
| ·Limitations and Prospects | 第57-59页 |
| References | 第59-61页 |
| Paper published during 2006-2009 | 第61页 |
