Abstract: A Song of Ice and Fire written by George Martin was an epic fantasy book, whcih is full of political struggles and family strives. The work predominantly focuses on male and marginalizes female, but the author still gives the role of women in the works the mission of pursuing freedom and equality. The paper analyzes their experiences and characteristics of the main heroines in the work and probes into feminism reflected in these heroines.

Key words: A Song of Ice and Fire; patriarchal society; feminism

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Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction-1

1.1 Author and His Work-1

1.1.1 Author-1

1.1.2 A Song of Ice and Fire-2

1.2 Previous Study on A Song of Ice and Fire-4

2. Theoretical Foundation of Feminism in A Songs of Ice and Fire-5

2.1 Definition of Feminism-5

2.2 Feminism in A Song of Ice and Fire-5

3. Analysis of Female Characters from Perspective of Feminism-7

3.1 Women Seeking Political Rights-7

3.2 Women Resisting Male Power-9

3.3 Women Pursuing Self-value-11

3.4 Women Pursuing Freedom and Independence-12

4. Factors Leading to Awakeness of Feminism in A Songs of Ice and Fire-14

4.1 The Subordinate Status of Women in Family-14

4.2 The Social Oppression and Double Moral Standards-16

5. Conclusion-17

Reference-18