【正文】 t know he was only a man who took the pursuit of women for fun. When Carrie had no choice and had to return home, Drouet helped Carrie again. Carrie was moved and accepted his help. Then she became his mistress at last. Later, because of her simplicity, Carrie was deceived by another man, hurstwood. She was also attracted by the appearance and conversation of him and he was attracted by her pretty, so they frequently made appointment. But she was pletely unaware of Hurstwood was a married man. When Drouet told her that Hurstwood had a family, she knew that she was deceived and she felt much regretted. When Carrie learned that the Hurstwood has been married and decided not to contacts with him any longer. But one day, Hurstwood suddenly came to her home and told Carrie that Drouet was sick in the hospital, she followed him with no doubt then she was cheated to the city of New York. Because of her innocence and simplicity, Carrie became the prey of the men twice. Carrie’s diligence and gumption Carrie’s diligence was expressed in her work. When she arrived in Chicago, she went out to find a job at once. After her efforts, she finally found a job. Though it was low pay, long working hours, poor working conditions, she chose to endure that. Later because she was ill and lost her job. After she became the lover of Drouet, Carrie tried to improve herself in taste and she found herself was more tasted than Drouet. And at that time, the Masonic which Drouet belonged to was performing a play which misses the key actress. Drouet asked Carrie to have a try, so Carrie decided to have a try. Carrie practiced industriously everyday and thought it is a good opportunity fir her to get rid of poverty. So she knew that if she wanted to success, she had to work hard 7 and finally Carrie finally performed this role successfully. This experience laid a solid foundation for her to be successful in the Broadway later. Hurstwood deceived Carrie into going to New York with him and they lived together. Carrie first was a housewife, but when Hurstwood lost his job. Carrie had to look for a job to make a living, but she didn’t success at first. However, she did not give up and made every effort. She eventually became a popular actress and lived a rich life. Without her hard work and persistence, Carrie couldn’t have got success. Her gumption was expressed in improving herself. In Chicago, Carrie learned the conversations and manners of the people in high society. Carrie’s independence Carrie39。 關(guān)鍵詞 ： 西奧多 character。 Sister Carrie。德萊賽； 性格； 《嘉莉妹妹》； 嘉莉 vi CONTENTS Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………… ...… ii Abstract (English).................................................................................................… ..iii Abstract (Chinese)…………………………………………… .…………………… ..iv 0. Introduction..............................................................................................................1 The introduction of the American Naturalism..........................................................1 The introduction of Theodore Dreiser…………………………… ..........................2 introduction of Sister Carrie…………………………………………………………2 2. Literature Review………………………………………………………………… .3 3. Carrie’s character....................................................................................................5 Carrie’s positive character………………………………………………………… 5 Carrie’s innocence and simplicity………………………………………… ...5 Carrie’s diligence and gumption…………………………………………… .6 Carrie’s independence……………………………………………………… .7 Carrie’s negative character……………………………………………………… ...7 Carrie’s vanity……………………………………………………………… .7 Carrie’s endless desire……………………………………………………… .8 4. Factors that shape Carrie’s character…………………………………………… 8 External factors……………………………… ……………………………………………… 9 The social reality…………………………………………………………… .9 The influence of two men whom Carrie meets……………… …………… 10 Internal factors……………………………………………………………………13 Carrie’s understanding of life……………… .…………………………… ...13 vii ’s growing of independent consciousness……………………… .…... 15 5. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………...1 6 Works Cited………………………………………………………………………… 18 1 0. Introduction At the end of 19th century American society was transiting from traditional industry to modern industry. Modern industry provided opportunity for the development of cities. People’s thought also changed a lot, some of which even in the mood of confusion. At the first half of the 19th century, according to the law of the United States, a married woman Women and their husbands weren’t equal in the relation ship of marriage. What’s more, their husband are allowed to give them punishment by using sticks with their degree of thickness was no more than men39。s independence is not initiative but is forced out. She came to Chicago and stayed at her sister’s home and had to look for a job by herself and paid for her living expenses. After she was unemployment, she was not weled by her sister and brotherin law. they advised her to return home. At this time, Carrie met with Drouet when she was in distress, and she made advantage of him. With the help of Drouet, she could stay here and pursuit her dream. And after breaking up with Drouet, she had to find a job again. Later she was lured to New York by Hurstwood. But Hurstwood lost his job later and couldn’t not find anther one. They no longer have money to support their living expenses. Carrie can not put up with poor life, so she went out again to look for work. And after her efforts, she became a famous actress finally. Carrie’s negative