| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-20页 |
| 1.1 Amy Tan and Her Novels | 第9-10页 |
| 1.2 Literature Review | 第10-16页 |
| 1.2.1 Studies of Amy Tan’s Novels Abroad | 第10-13页 |
| 1.2.2 Studies of Amy Tan’s Novels in China | 第13-16页 |
| 1.3 Research Theory | 第16-20页 |
| Chapter Two Identity Dilemma of Chinese Americans | 第20-33页 |
| 2.1 Identity Dilemma of Mothers | 第20-25页 |
| 2.1.1 Mothers in Cultural Intersection | 第20-23页 |
| 2.1.2 Mothers in Cultural Limbo | 第23-25页 |
| 2.2 Identity Dilemma of Daughters | 第25-33页 |
| 2.2.1 Difficulties in Recognition of American Culture | 第26-29页 |
| 2.2.2 Difficulties in Recognition of Chinese Culture | 第29-33页 |
| Chapter Three Identity Negotiation of Chinese Americans | 第33-40页 |
| 3.1 Identity Negotiation in Storytelling | 第33-36页 |
| 3.2 Identity Negotiation in Reconciliation | 第36-40页 |
| Chapter Four Identity Construction of Chinese Americans | 第40-52页 |
| 4.1 Identity Construction of Characters | 第40-46页 |
| 4.1.1 Identity Construction of Mothers | 第40-43页 |
| 4.1.2 Identity Construction of Daughters | 第43-46页 |
| 4.2 Tan’s Perception of Chinese American Identity | 第46-52页 |
| 4.2.1 Equality and Harmony between Different Cultures | 第46-49页 |
| 4.2.2 Constant Shift of Identity | 第49-52页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第52-54页 |
| Bibliography | 第54-59页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第59页 |
