Such a book illustrates the effects of the changing economic structure on American culture. Sister Carrie has been the fundamental modern American novel through its characters and their story. How did the author and book affect his (or any) time period? Hurstwood becomes homeless and soon decides to commit suicide. Drouet find out about Carrie s fame and tries unsuccessfully to win her. She leaves him and pursuits her growing career of fame. Soon she comes to the conclusion that life without Hurstwood would be much better. Carrie, on the other hand, gets a singing career in New York primarily making $12 a week, then $16, then $20, then $35, and soon $150. Thus, Hurstwood loses his job starts his downfall from rich to poor. Hurstwood steals $10,000 from Fitzgerald and Moy, a high-classed saloon he was managing, and runs away with Carrie to New York. He lies to her by saying Drouet is injured and asks her to board a train to see his condition. Hurstwood, upon receiving Carries letter to leave, tries to win her back. Carrie also finds out about the situation and angrily leaves both Drouet and Hurstwood in search for a new life as an actress.

Hurstwood refuses and a suit is placed on Julia s behalf for divorce and alimony. A divorce is set up and Julia demands money from Hurstwood. One day, Julia realizes the affair going on between Hurstwood and Carrie. This soon lead to a suspicion caused by Julia and the situation intensifies. Hurstwood continues to explain the absence of his wife by telling his friend that she is sick. This sparked the beginning of her acting career.Ĭarrie feels at home in theater and loves the entire affair. After a brief quarrel, she agrees and gave a surprisingly good performance for a beginner. He needed a young lady for the par and asks Carrie. One night, Drouet s local Elk lodge plans to put on an amateur theatrical to raise funds for new furniture. She asks Hurstwood to go on social outings yet Hurstwood declines due to the lack of interest in their dull relationship. Julia, George Hurstwood s actual wife continues to pester Hurstwood because she isn t getting the attentions she deserves. Carrie, on the other hand, is unaware of the affair she is having with Hurstwood. They then decide to get married despite the fact the Hurstwood was still married to his first wife. Soon she is captivated by his charm and falls in love with him.

Hurstwood draws her by taking her out and buying her gifts. Hurstwood is a married man, yet he feels his marriage is falling apart and thus begins his pursuit of Carrie. Through this game, Drouet introduces Carrie, whom Hurstwood is later drawn to.

One evening, Drouet invites George Hurstwood, a high classed, well to do man, to a card game.

Drouet has become fond of Carrie and offers her twenty dollars to buy new clothes. Drouet, the gentleman she had met at the train station upon arrival to Chicago. As winter comes along, Carrie finds herself ill and loses her job.

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