| 摘要 | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-10页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-13页 |
| ·Joyce Carol Oates’s Life | 第10-11页 |
| ·Introduction to We Were the Mulvaneys and A Garden of Earthly Delights | 第11-12页 |
| ·Text of We Were the Mulvaneys | 第11页 |
| ·Text of A Garden of Earthly Delights | 第11-12页 |
| ·Layout of the Thesis | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-18页 |
| ·Studies on Joyce Carol Oates Abroad | 第13-15页 |
| ·Studies on Joyce Carol Oates at Home | 第15-16页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第16-18页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第18-28页 |
| ·The Definition of Eco-ethics | 第18页 |
| ·Basic Thoughts of Eco-ethics | 第18-22页 |
| ·Biocentrism | 第18-20页 |
| ·Ecocentrism | 第20-21页 |
| ·Ecofeminism | 第21-22页 |
| ·The Eco-ethic Views of Oates | 第22-28页 |
| ·The Eco-ethic Views Reflected in Oates’s Green Life Experiences | 第22-24页 |
| ·The Eco-ethic Views Derived from the Environmental Movement | 第24-25页 |
| ·The Eco-ethic Views Influenced by Henry David Thoreau | 第25-28页 |
| Chapter Four Eco-ethic Implications in Oates’s Works | 第28-53页 |
| ·Human’s Love and Respect for Nature Embodied in the Works | 第28-39页 |
| ·Human’s Reverence for Life | 第28-33页 |
| ·Swan’s Aversion to Hunting | 第29-32页 |
| ·Swan’s Advocacy of Vegetarianism | 第32-33页 |
| ·Human’s Respect for Nature | 第33-39页 |
| ·Judd’s Affection for High Point Farm | 第33-36页 |
| ·Patrick’s Devotion Himself to Nature | 第36-39页 |
| ·Human’s Ecological Responsibilities Incarnated in the Works | 第39-45页 |
| ·Michael’s Efforts to Protect Nature | 第39-41页 |
| ·Marianne’s Efforts to Rescue Animals | 第41-45页 |
| ·Woman’s Interconnection with Nature Reflected in the Works | 第45-53页 |
| ·Clara Seeks Solace from Nature | 第45-48页 |
| ·Corinne’s Desire to Return to Nature | 第48-53页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第53-56页 |
| ·Conclusion | 第53-54页 |
| ·Limitations | 第54页 |
| ·Suggestions | 第54-56页 |
| References | 第56-59页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第59-60页 |
