Essays on Sister Carrie

Naturalism is a literary movement that began in late nineteenth century used in literature, film, theatre, and art. It is a type of extreme realism. The movement suggested the roles of family, social conditions and environment factor in shaping one’s character. This movement demonstrates the…

When it comes to those immigrating from places across the globe, America can bring a life full of opportunities and the foundation for one to build a life for themselves. The American Dream is, “the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity…

This essay will be examining the many ways in which Henry James and Theodore Dreiser represent the role of women, female revolt and/or the emancipation in literature in the nineteenth century. Daisy Miller, is a novella about a young and pretty American girl named Daisy…

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…

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…

Julia Hurstwood’s Conspicuous Consumption Julia Hurstwood in Sister Carrie illustrates Veblen’s concept of conspicuous consumption by requiring the best and highest-quality goods, constantly demanding and wanting new things, and primarily maintaining her social status and relationships through money and the consumption of goods. Julia Hurstwood…