Sister Carrie

Main Characters and Their Development

• Carrie Meeber - a young woman from a small town who moves to Chicago in search of a better life. Throughout the novel, she transforms from a naive and inexperienced girl into a successful actress, gaining self-confidence and financial independence.
• Charles Drouet - a successful businessman who falls in love with Carrie and helps her start a career in theater. He embodies the role of a mentor, but over time, his influence on Carrie wanes due to his own financial and personal problems.
• George Hurstwood - a hotel manager where Carrie finds her first job. Their relationship develops quickly, and he leaves his family for Carrie, but eventually, he is unable to secure their future together, leading to his tragic end.