Part one of term paper
Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser is a story of the power of desire. Desire is the strongest influence among the characters. Carrie, Drouet and Hurstwood each have a longing for something they do not possess. As creatures of instinct, people are driven by desire. Carrie Meeber, being a natural aristocrat, desires materialistic objects suc ...

Part two of term paper
... laid hold to Carries heart.” For Carrie, Drouet is sufficient until Hurstwood comes along. In him she sees a refined Drouet, with more money. Once again, Carrie’s desire impedes her judgement, because we are told that she does not love Hurstwood. Carrie essentially has no feelings for Drouet of Hurstwood yet involves herself with them because of the prospect of money. Once Carrie became accustomed to a comfortable lifestyle, her subconscious desire gave her the will to do what it take ...