| Acknowledgements | 第1-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-8页 |
| Abstract | 第8-12页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第12-17页 |
| ·Introduction to Kate Chopin and Bayou Folk | 第12-13页 |
| ·Literature Review | 第13-14页 |
| ·Relevant Theories | 第14-15页 |
| ·Thesis Statement, Significance and Structure | 第15-17页 |
| Chapter 2 Patriarchal Culture | 第17-34页 |
| ·Women Oppressed by Patriarchal Culture | 第18-28页 |
| ·Rebellious Women and Their Failure | 第28-34页 |
| Chapter 3 Racial Culture | 第34-49页 |
| ·Racism | 第35-42页 |
| ·Construction of Racial Identity | 第42-49页 |
| Chapter 4 Multiethnic Creole Society | 第49-61页 |
| ·New South and Old South | 第50-53页 |
| ·Creoles and Cajuns | 第53-56页 |
| ·Linguistic Diversity | 第56-61页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第61-63页 |
| Bibliography | 第63-66页 |
| Paper Published During the Study for M, A. Degree | 第66页 |
