Abstract: Many researchers approach Henry David Thoreau’s Walden from an ecocritical perspective. This article analyzes Walden to show the significance of naturalism under the condition of natural and social environment today. Firstly, it gives a brief introduction to the background and purpose of the study on Walden. Then it enumerates the reflection of naturalism in the book which combines with the definition and features of naturalism. The feasibility of naturalism is proved by the influence of Walden in history. The following part focuses on the necessity and significance of naturalism by means of stating the deteriorated condition of today’s world. It finally elaborates the theme of essay.
Key words: naturalism; significance; Walden; Thoreau
目 录
Abstract iv
摘要 iv
Outline v
提纲 vi
1. Introduction 1
2. Definition and features of naturalism 2
3. On Walden 3
3.1 Background of the writing 3
3.1.1 Politics 3
3.1.2 Economy 3
3.1.3 Culture 3
3.2 Naturalism in Walden 4
3.2.1 Simple Life 4
3.2.2 Guileless Records 4
3.2.3 Society in Nature 4
3.3 Influence of Walden in the History 5
4. Practical Significance of Naturalism in Walden 6
4.1 Situations Nowadays 6
4.1.1 Natural Situation 6
4.1.2 Social Situation 7
4.2 Necessity and Feasibility of Naturalism 8
5. Conclusion 9
Works Cited 11
