1. The American Dream: A Scenario Of Conventional Social Myth.
... puts up an interesting performance. Likened to the success of Drouet as a salesman because of his charismatic nature and flamboyant charm; likened also to Carrie's success with men and in theater life because of her tact and expertise with artifice and performance, Captain's success on behalf of the beggars was because he puts up a good performance. More importantly to note, Captain's ... performance was one that made a spectacle of the misery of his fellow humans. The Novel ended with Carrie attaining material and personal glory. Whereas she once had sold herself to Drouet ... wealth...
- Word Count: 7760
- Approx Pages: 31
- Grade Level: Undergraduate