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Sister Carrie is one of the masterpieces of American realist writer Theodore Dreiser, first published in 1900. The novel is set in the society of the United States from the Civil War to the early 20th century. It describes how Carrie, an innocent country girl, experiences various hardships in the metropolis of Chicago and eventually becomes a popular actress. The work reflects the class contradictions, moral decay and people's pursuit of money and status in the American society at that time. Carrie is the protagonist of this novel. She gradually grows from a simple and ignorant country girl to an urban woman with independent thinking and firm faith. After experiencing many times of unemployment, poverty and emotional setbacks, she gradually realizes the cruel and unforgiving reality, but also learns how to survive tough times. Carrie's sister Amy represents a different lifestyle and values, choosing to achieve her social status and financial security through marriage. The different fates and choices of the two sisters reflect the different expectations and restrictions on women in society at that time.The theme is mainly reflected in the criticism and reflection on the American dream. In the novel, both Carrie and Amy are full of longing and longing for a better life in the metropolis, but the reality gives them a heavy blow. In the process of pursuing the American dream, they not only face class and moral conflicts, but also face their own inner struggles and contradictions. Through the experiences of Carrie and Amy, Dreiser reveals the illusory and cruel nature of the American dream, while expressing his concern for social justice and humanity.As a realistic novel, Sister Carrie has high social value. Through the depiction of the fate of Carrie and Amy and other characters, it reflects the class contradictions and social injustice in the American society at that time. This work has aroused people's concern and thinking about the social reality, and also prompted people to reflect on and criticize the traditional values. In addition, Sister Carrie also reveals the discrimination and oppression of women in the society at that time through its attention to the fate of women, which has positive significance for promoting women's liberation and equal rights. This work not only inspires people to think and reflect on the social reality, but also causes people to pay attention to and think about their own fate. The influence of Sister Carrie is not only limited to the field of literature, but also profoundly affects people's ideas and social values.