Sister Carrie

by Theodore Dreiser

Sister Carrie: Style 1 key example

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

The pacing of Sister Carrie is deliberate and slow, mirroring Carrie's own journey from childhood to adulthood. Dreiser’s highly specific and detailed style and the plot’s unhurried pace allow readers to immerse themselves in Carrie’s experiences, feelings, and perceptions. It gives them a comprehensive understanding of her evolution into womanhood and the environment that shapes it. It also gives them an idea of the complications and prejudices that impacted how women were able to effect change in this period.