Abstract: As a wonderful flower in the postwar literature, the well-known British writer Doris Lessing plays an important part in the field of British literature. This article aims to interpret The Golden Notebook from the point of Eco-feminism to help readers thoroughly understand Eco-feminist thoughts in that literary period. The article falls into five parts, which first introduces Doris Lessing and The Golden Notebook, defines Eco-feminism and Doris Lessing’s Eco-feminist thoughts. At the same time the article also analyses the deteriorating nature, the relationship between women and nature, which explores the significant truth that human beings should live harmoniously with nature to create a wonderful world.

Key words: Doris Lessing; The Golden Notebook; Eco-feminism

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Introduction to Doris Lessing 

1.2 Introduction to The Golden Notebook 

2. Interpretation of Eco-feminism in The Golden Notebook-3

2.1 Definition of Eco-feminism 

2.2 Lessing’s Eco-feminist Thoughts 

2.3 Women and Nature in The Golden Notebook 

2.3.1 The Deteriorating Nature 

2.3.2 The Dilemma of Marion and Anna 

2.3.3 Symbolic Connection between Women and Nature 

2.4 Patriarchy— Root of Oppression on Women and Nature 

2.4.1 Oppression on Women under the Patriarchal Society 

2.4.2 Oppression on Nature under the Patriarchal Society 

2.5 Harmonious Coexistence—the Right Way to Resist the Oppression 

2.5.1 Harmonious Coexistence between Men and Women 

2.5.2 Harmonious Coexistence between Man and Nature 

3. Conclusion-10

Bibliography.

Acknowledgements