Sister Carrie: People Driven By Desire 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 such as clothes. Upon engaging Drouet on the train, Carrie thinks to herself foremost of his wealth. She all too aware of what she has to do fulfill her desire. When Drouet takes her shopping, we really see how powerful an influence clothes are to Carrie. “In the store they found that shine and rustle of new things which immediately laid hold to Carries heart.” For Carrie, Drouet is sufficient until Hurstwood comes along....

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