| 摘要 | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-8页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第8-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-17页 |
| Chapter One Voiceless in Patriarchy | 第17-34页 |
| ·Women as Hesitating Pioneers in the West | 第17-24页 |
| ·Mrs.Trask and Alice: Freedom Deprived | 第24-30页 |
| ·Women in the Hamilton Family: Freedom Confined | 第30-34页 |
| Chapter Two Rebellion against Patriarchy and Illusion of Freedom | 第34-48页 |
| ·Cathy’s Sufferings and Helplessness | 第34-40页 |
| ·Cathy’s Ways of Seeking Freedom | 第40-45页 |
| ·Cathy’s Misunderstanding and Illusion of Freedom | 第45-48页 |
| Chapter Three Women’s Success in Their Pursuit of Freedom | 第48-57页 |
| ·Dessie and Abra’s Success in Seeking Freedom | 第48-53页 |
| ·Steinbeck’s Hopes for Women Seeking Freedom in the Wild West | 第53-57页 |
| Conclusion | 第57-60页 |
| Works Cited | 第60-61页 |