Abstract: The thesis analyzes the integration and conflict in the novel with literature research. The article briefly introduces Amy Tan and several characteristic relationships in the novel for the first time. Then it describes several conflicts among mother-daughter relationship, the conflicts reflect two different kinds of cultural conflict. Moreover, it shows us reasons leading to cultural conflict. Reasons include different kinds of life and value, different kinds of philosophy and different kinds of family education. In the end, we know the relationship ease off slowly and conflict fuses, which shows us the process of different cultures in Chinese and America culture. With the analysis of conflict and integration in Chinese culture and America culture, we should improve our consciousness of cross culture and accelerate the communication and development of different cultures.

Key words: The Joy Luck Club; Cultural Conflict; Mother-Daughter Relationship; Culture Integration

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-2

3. Cultural Conflicts of Mother-daughter Relationship-2

3.1 Chinese Obedience to Parents VS American Independence-2

3.2 Chinese High-Context Culture VS American Low-Context Culture-3

3.3 Family’s Honor VS Individual Achievement-4

4. Factors Leading to Cultural Conflicts-4

4.1 The View of Life and Value-5

4.2 From the Reason of Philosophy-5

4.3 The Family Education-5

5. The Integration Between Chinese Culture and American Culture-6

5.1 Mother’s Respect and Understanding of American Culture-6

5.2 Daughter’s being Aware of Their Culture Identity-7

6. Conclusion-8

Bibliography10

Acknowledgements