Abstract：Moment in Peking is one of the most well-known novels of Lin Yutang, who introduced the Chinese culture and value system to the Western society and enjoyed international prestige during the 20th century. Written in English, the novel tells the story of the three great families in Beijing, the Yaos, the Zengs and the News from the year 1901 to the 1930s. The whole novel shows the changing historical features of modern Chinese society.

In the novel, there are many female characters. Generally speaking, the women characters fall into two groups: traditional female characters and non-traditional female characters. This paper tends to analyze the female characters in Moment in Peking. Through the portrayal of two distinctly different groups of female characters, Lin Yutang expressed his contradictory attitudes towards women. His unique attitudes resulted from his special growth and educational environment. It is hoped that this thesis can provide a new perspective to understand the novel and the author. 

Keywords: Moment in Peking  female characters  Lin Yutang  contradictory attitudes

中文摘要：《京华烟云》是林语堂先生最著名的小说之一，他向西方社会介绍了中国文化和价值体系，并在20世纪享有国际声誉。小说用英文写成，讲述了始于1901年的北平姚、曾、牛三大家族长达30多年的历史故事。整部作品展现了中国现代社会不断变化的历史特征。

小说中有众多女性角色。这些女性角色大致分为传统女性和非传统女性两大类。本文着重分析《京华烟云》中的女性形象。林语堂通过对两种截然不同的女性人物群体的描绘，表达了他矛盾的女性态度。他独特的态度源于他特殊的成长和教育环境。希望本文能够为理解小说和作者提供新的视角。

关键词: 《京华烟云》；女性形象；林语堂；矛盾的态度

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Introduction to Lin Yutang-1

1.2 Introduction to Moment in Peking-1

1.3 Research Status of Moment in Peking-2

1.4 Structure of the Thesis-3

Chapter Two Analysis of the Main Female Characters in Moment in Peking-4

2.1 Traditional Female Characters-4

2.1.1 Mulan-4

2.12 Mannia-5

2.2 Non-traditional Female Characters-6

2.2.1 New Suyun-6

2.22 Silverscreen-7

Chapter Three Lin Yutang’s Contradictory Attitudes towards Women-8

3.1 Lin Yutang’s Respect and Sympathy for Women-8

3.2 Lin Yutang’s Belief in Female Inferiority-8

Chapter Four Reasons For Lin Yutang’s Contradictory Attitudes towards Women-10

4.1 Influence of Lin Yutang’s Living and Education Background-10

4.2 Influence of Women around Lin Yutang-11

Chapter Five Conclusion-12

References-13