Abstract:The living conditions and status of women in society has always been a topic of concern since time immemorial. It has important research significance in different periods. The purpose of this paper is to reappearance the social living conditions of American women in the 19th century through the decipherment of The Storm. This thesis starts with the novel The Storm, analyzes the living conditions and female status of American women in the 19th century and the reasons for the formation, so that readers can have an understanding of the living conditions of American women in the 19th century and more correctly understand the status and role of contemporary women in society. Finally, the author compares the living conditions of American women in the 19th century with the living conditions of contemporary women. On this basis, conclusions can be drawn that modern society can provide women with a reference to pursue their own roles, and thus propose some suggestions that modern women must have a happy love and marriage life and have their own independent work.

Key words: American women; living condition; The Storm

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Introduction-1

I.-Biography of the Author and the Main Content Introduction of The Storm-3

A.-About the Author-3

B.-About the Main Content of The Storm-4

II.-American Women Living Condition in the 19th Century through The Storm-6

A.-American Women Living Condition Created by the Author-6

B.-American Women Living Condition in the 19th Century-8

C.-Reasons for the Women Living Condition in the 19th Century-9

III.-The Development Trend of Women Living Condition at Present-11

A.-Comparing the Past Condition with the Present-11

B.-The Revelation of the Past Condition to the Present-13

C.-Treating Women Living Condition Correctly across Gender Differences-13

Conclusion-15

Bibliography-16

Acknowledgements-17