| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Academic Achievements | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-15页 |
| 1.1 Introduction to Laurence Yep | 第11-13页 |
| 1.2 Introduction to Child of the Owl | 第13-15页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第15-23页 |
| 2.1 Researches on Child of the Owl | 第15-18页 |
| 2.2 Theoretical Basis of the Thesis | 第18-23页 |
| Chapter Three Development of Casey’s Cultural Identity | 第23-46页 |
| 3.1 Redefining Cultural Identity for Chinese Americans | 第23-26页 |
| 3.2 Influences of Other Chinese Images on Casey’s Cultural Identity Development | 第26-34页 |
| 3.2.1 Structural Assimilation: Americanized Chinese Images | 第27-30页 |
| 3.2.2 Unassimilated Aliens: Traditional Chinese Images | 第30-34页 |
| 3.3 Progressive Stages of Casey’s Cultural Identity Development | 第34-46页 |
| 3.3.1 Uncertainty and Confusion about Her Identity | 第35-37页 |
| 3.3.2 Cultural Conflicts and Understanding Within Chinatown Community | 第37-41页 |
| 3.3.3 Cultural Significance in the Construction of Cultural Identity | 第41-46页 |
| Chapter Four Healing Powerof the Owl Myth in Casey’s Cultural Identity Development | 第46-58页 |
| 4.1 Functions of Myth in Cultural Identity Development | 第46-50页 |
| 4.2 Child of the Owl: A Role-Model for Adolescent Casey | 第50-54页 |
| 4.3 Yep’s Mythical Narrative on Cultural Identity | 第54-58页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第58-61页 |
| References | 第61-65页 |
| 附件 | 第65页 |
