中文摘要
英文摘要
1 Introduction
1.1 Development of Chinese American Literature
1.2 Introduction to Amy Tan and Her Literary Position
2 Literature Review and Methodology
2.1 Literature Review of the Study of the Bonesetter's Daughter
2.2 The Objective of Research
2.3 Methodology
2.3.1 Research on Intercultural Communication
2.3.2 Post-colonialism and Orientalism
3 Culture Conflicts in The Bonesetter's Daughter
3.1 Causes of the Conflicts in Mother-Daughter Relationship
3.1.1 Mothers' Confusion
3.1.2 Cultural Differences
3.1.3 Communication Barriers
3.2 Cultural Conflicts in the Novel
3.2.1 Inevitable Cultural Conflicts
3.2.2 Conflicts between Mothers and Daughters
4 Cultural Combination in The Bonesetter' Daughter
4.1 Efforts of Congregating Chinese and American Culture
4.1.1 The Growing Process of Ruth
4.1.2 Introspection from Ruth
4.2 Bridging the Generation Gaps
4.3 Building Self-identity between Mother and Daughter
4.4 Breaking away from the Traditional Family Relationship
5 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
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