Abstract

Margaret Laurence is a Canada writer who is very famous, and The Loons she writes still has a profound impact today; the females she creates are also go deep into the hearts of people. Eco-feminism reflected in the novel plays an important role in the realization of the protection of the environment and the females. 

This paper aims to make people know more about the features and significance of Eco-feminism. It also analyzes the relationship between women and the nature as well as men. Finally the females have harmony with the society and by investing the relationship between the environment and nature people raise awareness of protecting ecology and deep thinking in reality. 

Key words: The Loons; Eco-feminism; enlightenment; harmony

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1 Introduction.1

2 Literature Review .3

3 An Overview of Eco-feminism4

  3.1 Definition of Eco-feminism.4

  3.2 Features of Eco-feminism5

  3.3 Significance of Eco-feminism.6

4 An Analysis of Eco-feminism in The Loons.6

4.1 Man’s Domination over Nature.6

4.1.1 Nature Destroyed by Men.6

4.1.2 Nature Discarded by Men.7

4.2 Patriarchy’s Domination over Women.8

4.2.1Piquette’s Society Position Oppressed by Patriarchy.8

4.2.2 Piquette’s Struggle to Escape Patriarchy9

4.3 Society’s Domination over Women.10

4.3.1Limitation of People’s Awareness of Eco-feminism10

4.3.2Solutions to Achieve Harmony11

5 Conclusion.13

References15