| ABSTRACT | 第1-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-8页 |
| Introduction | 第8-22页 |
| A. Asian American Literature | 第9页 |
| B. Chinese American Literature | 第9-14页 |
| C. The Identity-seeking History of Chinese Americans | 第14-15页 |
| D. Amy Tan and The Joy Luck Club | 第15-18页 |
| E. Literature Review | 第18-20页 |
| F. Theories | 第20-22页 |
| Chapter One Conflicts between Chinese Culture and American Culture | 第22-34页 |
| A. The Conflict between Two Languages | 第25-27页 |
| B. High-context Culture and Low-context Culture | 第27-29页 |
| C. Collectivism and Individualism | 第29-34页 |
| Chapter Two Conflicts and Reconciliations between Mothers and Daughters | 第34-41页 |
| A. The Cause of the Conflicts | 第36-38页 |
| B. Reunification of Mothers and Daughters | 第38-41页 |
| Chapter Three Identity-Seeking | 第41-54页 |
| A. The First Generation of Chinese Americans | 第41-47页 |
| 1. The Exclusion From the Mainstream of the American Society | 第41-43页 |
| 2. Profound Chinese Complex | 第43-45页 |
| 3. The “others”in Native American’s Eyes | 第45-47页 |
| B The Second Generation of Chinese Immigrants | 第47-54页 |
| 1. Profound Influence of American Culture | 第47-49页 |
| 2. Intentional Denial of Chinese Elements | 第49-51页 |
| 3. The Powerful Impact of Chinese Culture | 第51-54页 |
| Conclusion | 第54-56页 |
| Notes | 第56-58页 |
| Bibliography | 第58-62页 |
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 第62页 |
