| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 第6-7页 |
| ABSTRACT | 第7页 |
| 摘要 | 第8-11页 |
| CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION | 第11-16页 |
| 1.1 Sarah Orne Jewett and Her Literary Creation | 第11-13页 |
| 1.2 The Country of the Pointed Firs | 第13-14页 |
| 1.3 Thesis Structure | 第14-16页 |
| CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW | 第16-25页 |
| 2.1 Studies Abroad | 第16-21页 |
| 2.1.1 Studies on Narrative Skills | 第16-17页 |
| 2.1.2 Studies on Characterization | 第17-19页 |
| 2.1.3 Studies on Gender Relationship | 第19-20页 |
| 2.1.4 Other Studies | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2 Studies at Home | 第21-25页 |
| 2.2.1 Feministic Studies | 第22页 |
| 2.2.2 Other Studies | 第22-25页 |
| CHAPTER III THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK | 第25-31页 |
| 3.1 An Overview of Ecocriticism | 第25-27页 |
| 3.2 Key Concepts in Ecocriticism | 第27-31页 |
| CHAPTER IV NATURAL ECOLOGY REFLECTED IN THE COUNTRY OF THEPOINTED FIRS | 第31-41页 |
| 4.1 Ecocentric Equality in Dunnet Landing | 第31-34页 |
| 4.2 Mrs. Todd’s love of Nature | 第34-38页 |
| 4.3 The Healing Power of Nature for the Residents | 第38-41页 |
| CHAPTER V SOCIAL ECOLOGY REFLECTED IN THE COUNTRY OF THEPOINTED FIRS | 第41-47页 |
| 5.1 The Harmonious Bowden Reunion | 第41-43页 |
| 5.2 People’s Deep Concern for Joanna | 第43-44页 |
| 5.3 The Intimate Friendship between the Narrator and Mrs. Todd | 第44-47页 |
| CHAPTER VI SPIRITUAL ECOLOGY REFLECTED IN THE COUNTRY OF THEPOINTED FIRS | 第47-56页 |
| 6.1 Joanna’s Efforts for Redemption | 第47-49页 |
| 6.2 Mrs. Blackett as a Spiritual Leader of the Community | 第49-51页 |
| 6.3 Mr. Tilley’s Cherishing of Love | 第51-53页 |
| 6.4 Mrs. Todd’s Optimistic Attitude towards Life | 第53-54页 |
| 6.5 Captain Littlepage’s Spiritual Pursuit | 第54-56页 |
| CHAPTERVII CONCLUSION | 第56-58页 |
| WORKS CITED | 第58-61页 |
