Abstract: With the development of science technology, man’s exploitation of natural resources has been increasingly growing since 1960s. Consequently, human beings face harsh environmental disasters, such as global warming, water pollution, air pollution, loss of species diversities and so on. Following the eco-criticism theory of LU Shuyuan, this paper analyzes Tar Baby written by Toni Morrison from the three aspects of ecology: natural, spiritual and social ecology in order to further explore the relationship between man and man, man and nature, man and society and man and himself, and provides a deeper insight of the ecological problems modern people are facing. 

Key words: Toni Morrison; Tar Baby; eco-criticism

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Study at Home and Abroad-1

1.2 An Introduction to Toni Morrison and Tar Baby-2

1.3 A Brief Introduction to Eco-criticism-3

2. Natural Ecology in Tar Baby-5

2.1 Destruction of the Forest-5

2.2 Man’s Plundering of Natural Resources-6

3. Spiritual Ecology in Tar Baby-6

3.1 Relationship between Man and Self-7

3.1.1 Analysis of Jadine-7

3.1.2 Analysis of Son-9

3.2 Loss of the Native Culture-10

4. Social Ecology in Tar Baby-12

4.1 Relationship between Man and Society-12

4.1.1 Cultural Hegemony-13

4.1.2 Strict Social Hierarchy -14

4.2 Conflicts between Man and Man-15

4.2.1 Conflicts between the White and the Black-16

4.2.2 Conflicts between Man and Woman-17

5. Conclusion-18

References 21