| Abstract in English | 第1-7页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第7-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-22页 |
| A. John Steinbeck and His East of Eden | 第10-14页 |
| B. Theories and Practice of Naturalism | 第14-18页 |
| C. Foreign and Domestic Research on John Steinbeck and his East of Eden | 第18-22页 |
| ChapterⅠ Naturalistic Factors in the Novel | 第22-37页 |
| A. Naturalistic Environment Factors | 第22-31页 |
| 1. Natural Environment Factors | 第22-25页 |
| 2. Social Environment Factors | 第25-31页 |
| B. The Hereditary Factors | 第31-37页 |
| 1. The Good Temperament Appeared in the Hamiltons | 第32-34页 |
| 2. The Evil Temperament Appeared in the Trasks | 第34-37页 |
| ChapterⅡ The Instinct-driven Behavior and Desire-driven behavior | 第37-49页 |
| A. Instinct-driven Behavior | 第37-42页 |
| B. Desire-driven Behavior and Character’s Fate | 第42-49页 |
| ChapterⅢ Naturalistic Writing Style in the Novel | 第49-60页 |
| A. Scenic Narration | 第49-53页 |
| B. Observer’s Narration | 第53-54页 |
| C. The Tone of Optimism under Pessimism | 第54-60页 |
| Conclusion | 第60-62页 |
| Notes | 第62-63页 |
| Bibliography | 第63-66页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第66页 |
