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The Railroad Treasurer’s Daughter
The City
In the novel, the city represents disillusionment. A country girl who moves to Chicago and then New York, Carrie initially holds high expectations for the city, believing that the promise of romance, wealth, and fame…
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The Stage
In Carrie’s world, the stage serves as an escape from reality and, in a way, a mirror for life. While living in Chicago, Carrie enjoys attending shows because it pulls her away from the…
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