嘉莉妹妹英文简介

文学期末One of my favorite American novel is “Sister Carrie”. I read its Chinese version when I was in middle school. The author of the book is Theodore Dreiser, a famous realistic writer in American literature history. Realism follows the rule of nature “survival of the fittest”. “Sister Carrie” is a representative of realism, which describes a poor countryside girl’s life change after her arrival to Chicago.Carrie was born in a poor family, but she has a dream of happy life. She came to Chicago to get jobs to change her life. Carrie’s sister who has been in Chicago for years does not show much welcome to her sister, which makes Carrie feel lonely and unhappy. Carrie’s life was hard with low wages. After a period of time, she can no longer put up with such king of life. She cohabited with a salesman named Drouet, a young playboy who first meets Carrie in the train to Chicago. Drouet offered Carrie a easier life than before. However, Carrie was soon attracted by his friend, a manger of a hotel named Hurstwood.Hurstwood was also attracted by Carrie, and he cheated Carrie about his marriage. Carrie becomes his lover. However, truth will come to light soon or later. Their relationship is discovered by Hurstwood”s wife and Droute. Hurstwood went to New York with Carrie after the theft of a huge sum of money.。

嘉莉妹妹：女性自由与社会束缚1. 简介《嘉莉妹妹》是一部以女性自由和社会束缚为主题的文学作品。

故事讲述了一个年轻女性嘉莉，她在寻求独立和自由的过程中与社会规范和期望进行斗争的故事。

2. 主要人物2.1 嘉莉（Carrie）•嘉莉是本故事的女主人公，她渴望摆脱传统社会对女性的束缚。

•嘉莉具有坚强、独立和勇于追求自己梦想的特点。

•在故事中，嘉莉不断尝试从现实生活中解放出来，并展示了她内心的力量。

2.2 其他角色•威廉（William）：嘉莉的男友，代表传统观念和期望•萨拉（Sarah）：嘉莉的好友，支持并鼓励嘉莉追求自由•家人、同事、社会上各个角色：代表着不同程度对于女性行为的规范和期望。

3. 女性自由的探索3.1 家庭和社会期望•嘉莉在家庭和社会中都面临着传统期望，要顺从并满足他人的需求。

•这种期望对于嘉莉来说是一种束缚，限制了她个人发展和自由表达。

3.2 追求职业独立•故事中，嘉莉选择追求职业独立，希望通过工作来实现她的个人目标。

•她在工作中面临了一系列障碍，如性别歧视、压力以及不公平待遇。

3.3 爱情与自由•发展感情关系是每个人都希望经历的一部分。

然而，在嘉莉的追求自由的旅程中，她与男友威廉之间出现了冲突与抵触点。

•嘉莉试图坚守自己内心对自由的渴求，并面临着是否舍弃爱情换取真正的自由这一抉择。

4. 社会束缚与反叛4.1 社会道德规范•故事中呈现了一种被社会道德观念束缚的情境，凸显出对女性行为和身份的规范。

•嘉莉试图打破这些固定的社会框架，实现个人价值和追求自由。

4.2 反叛与自我塑造•嘉莉通过反叛和标新立异来表达对社会期望的不满，并试图通过自我塑造来获得内心的平衡。

•这种反叛不仅是一种挑战传统、寻求自由的方式，也是一个个体发展和成长的过程。

5. 结论《嘉莉妹妹》以女性自由与社会束缚为主题，描绘了一个年轻女性在追求独立和自由的旅程中所经历的困难与成长。

通过嘉莉作为主人公的经历，展示了女性面临着家庭、社会期望以及道德观念等各种束缚。

英文“ Sister Carrie” is a remarkable novel that delves deep into the human condition, exploring themes of ambition, desire, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Theodore Dreiser's vivid portrayal of Carrie's journey from a naive country girl to a woman caught in the web of urban life is both poignant and thought-provoking.The novel's strength lies in its unflinching realism. Dreiser doesn't shy away from depicting the harsh realities of life in the city, including the poverty, the cutthroat competition, and the moral ambiguity that Carrie encounters. This authenticity makes the story all the more compelling and relatable, as it reflects the challenges and choices that many people face in their own lives.One of the most interesting aspects of the novel is the complex character of Carrie. She is a complex and multi-faceted character, driven by her desires and ambitions, yet also vulnerable and uncertain. Her journey is a constant struggle between her longing for a better life and the moral dilemmas that come with it. As she ascends the social ladder, she must grapple with the consequences of her actions and the sacrifices she makes along the way.The character of Hurstwood is equally fascinating. His downfall is a tragic reminder of the consequences of giving in to one's desires without considering the moral implications. His actions are driven by his love for Carrie, but they also lead to his ruin. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked passion and the importance of self-control.The writing style of “Sister Carrie” is both powerful and evocative. Dreiser's prose is rich in detail, painting a vivid picture of the city and its inhabitants. His descriptions of the settings and the characters' emotions are so vivid that the reader can almost feel the bustling streets of Chicago and the turmoil in the characters' hearts.In conclusion, “Sister Carrie” is a timeless classic that offers a profound exploration of human nature and the pursuit of happiness. It forces us to question our own values and the choices we make in life. Through Carrie's story, we are reminded that the pursuit of the American Dream is not always straightforward and that the consequences of our actions can be far-reaching.中文《嘉莉妹妹》是一部引人入胜的小说，它深入探讨了人性，以及对美国梦的追求。

A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF SISITER CARRIE《嘉莉妹妹》解读June, 2007Xiaogan UniversityAbstractSister Carrie tells the story of a small country girl Carrie who moves to Chicago to realize her “American Dream”and eventually becomes a Broadway star in New York. Despite living a luxurious life, she is lost in sprit. Reading the novel, we may easily notice Carrie’different needs and desires arising gradually and also the betrayal of traditional moral code in the process of pursuing material gain. The paper analyzes the reasons why Carrie has various needs at different stages of life, mainly based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. One is Carrie’s inner desires; the other is the outside force, including temptations of environment, cities, etc. The interaction between them makes Carrie lose herself eventually. It seems to tell people that in modern society material supplies more and more abundantly, but we should never pursue it blindly and much importance should be attached to happiness and stability created by spirit. It is essential to ponder the significance and the value of life.Key words: Sister Carrie; desire; lost; hierarchy of needs从马斯洛层次需要理论重新解读《嘉莉妹妹》摘要《嘉莉妹妹》讲述一位农村女孩嘉莉不甘贫穷来到芝加哥实现自己的“美国梦”，最终成为纽约百老汇一位著名的演员，享受奢华的物质却陷入精神迷失的故事。