Essays on Sister Carrie

Plot Summary The novel, Sister Carrie, written by Theodore Dreiser discusses the life of an eighteen-year old girl leaving Columbia City to start a new life in Chicago. With her are four dollars, a few paltry belongings, and her sister s address in Chicago. Throughout…

I think it is very difficult to define the exact character of Dreisers Sister Carrie, and his original intention. I would say, as many eyes, so many opinions, so no wonder there are different approaches and interpretations towards the novel which is influenced not just…

American society has always upheld the idea of achieving the American Dream as a sign of success in life and as an easy means to achieve happiness. However, does achieving success through materialistic wealth truly make humans happy? Are there unforeseen consequences as a result…