IGNOU MEG 11 2026 2027 - How does 'Sister Carrie' by Theodore Dreiser explore the major

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How does 'Sister Carrie' by Theodore Dreiser explore the major themes prevalent in late 19th-century American society?

20 Jul 2026

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Theodore Dreiser's *Sister Carrie* is one of the most significant American novels of the late nineteenth century because it presents a realistic portrayal of urban life and examines the social, economic, and moral conditions of the period. Published in 1900, the novel reflects the rapid industrialization, urbanization, and changing social values that transformed American society during the Gilded Age. Through the lives of Carrie Meeber, George Hurstwood, and Charles Drouet, Dreiser explores themes such as the pursuit of the American Dream, materialism, social mobility, determinism, gender roles, and the harsh realities of capitalism. One of the central themes of the novel is the pursuit of the American Dream. Carrie leaves her rural home for Chicago with hopes of achieving a better life. Like many young Americans of the period, she believes that the city offers opportunities for success and prosperity. However, Dreiser presents the American Dream as closely tied to wealth and social status rather than hard work or moral virtue. Carrie's rise from a poorly paid factory worker to a successful actress demonstrates that ambition and

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