ABSTRACT

The Good Earth, based on the life of Wang Lung’s family, shows to the Western readers a long volume of vast and unique folk customs in old China’s farming society and portrays a brand-new and true-to-life image of China. From the outlook of a native Chinese, Pearl S. Buck choose the Chinese culture as the starting point, described the culture elements from the perspective of the Chinese people’s basic values, Chinese people’s love towards land, etc., introduced China to the West, which set up a cultural bridge between East and West. Buck also make great contributions to the spreading of the Chinese culture.

Key words：Culture Elements; The Good Earth; Pearl S.Buck

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABSTRACT

摘要

Chapter One INTRODUCTION-1

1.1-Research Background-1

1.2-Research Significance-2

Chapter Two LITERATURE REVIEW-3

2.1 Domestic Research Status-3

2.2 Research Status Abroad-4

Chapter Three Chinese cultural elements in The Good Earth-6

3.1 Chinese Festivals-6

3.2 Funeral Etiquette-7

3.3 Traditional Ethics-9

3.3.1 Focus on the next generation and embrace of filial piety-9

3.3.2 Inferiority of females and superiority of men-10

3.4 Love towards the Land-11

Chapter Four Pearl S.Buck’s Life in China-13

Chapter Five Conclusion-15

Works Cited-17