"Cary"

Author: Theodore Dreiser
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: On one hand, this book portrays the ambitious image of Hilly, evoking sympathy and admiration from readers; on the other hand, it criticizes and represses the illegal and immoral behaviors of characters similar to Carrie. The heroine, Carrie Meeber, is smart yet innocent, only eighteen years old. City life holds irresistible allure for her. Driven by the desire to escape poverty, she arrives in the rapidly developing post-war metropolis of Chicago with only four dollars, full of hope for the future. The glamorous city is filled with luck and opportunities, constantly tempting with money and beauty. Carrie faces many hardships but eventually becomes a celebrated comedic star with fame and wealth. However, she does not find true happiness, as loneliness and frustration often invade her heart, leaving her unsure of her path forward.