| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-19页 |
| Chapter One Subversion of the Orientalist Discourse | 第19-31页 |
| I. Influence of American Orientalism | 第19-25页 |
| II. Kingston’s Confrontation with the Orientalist Discourse | 第25-28页 |
| III. Protest against the Orientalist Discourse | 第28-31页 |
| Chapter Two Redefinition of Chinese American Self | 第31-46页 |
| I. Entrapment in Stereotypes | 第31-34页 |
| II. Empowerment from Ethnic Heritage | 第34-41页 |
| III. Celebration of Chinese American Self | 第41-46页 |
| Chapter Three Construction of Chinese American Community | 第46-60页 |
| I. Inclusiveness of the Community | 第46-49页 |
| II. Democracy of the Community | 第49-54页 |
| III. Pacifism of the Community | 第54-60页 |
| Chapter Four Manifestation of a New Feminist Stance | 第60-74页 |
| I. Orientalist Fantasy on Kingston’s Feminist Agenda | 第60-61页 |
| II. Strong Chinese American Woman | 第61-63页 |
| III. Understanding Chinese American Man | 第63-65页 |
| IV. Harmony between Chinese American Man and Woman | 第65-74页 |
| Conclusion | 第74-77页 |
| Bibliography | 第77-80页 |
