1900 - Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie Published

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Who is the foremost writer of the naturalist movement?
Theodore Dreiser.
What is Theodore Dreiser’s most famous novel?
Sister Carrie.
What is Sister Carrie often considered? 
The greatest American urban novel.
What are the main character’s backgrounds in Sister Carrie?
Carrie is from a rural background and seeks fame in Chicago, while George starts as wealthy and sophisticated but loses everything.
What theme is central to the novel Sister Carrie?
The influence of random and uncontrollable circumstances on the characters’ lives, in line with naturalism.
How does Carrie’s life change in Sister Carrie?
She moves to Chicago and becomes an actress, fulfilling her ambitious dreams.
What happens to George Hurstwood in Sister Carrie?
He loses all his money and becomes a pauper.