Sister Carrie, Chapter 43 summary
Chapter 43 of 47 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 43, Carrie gains newspaper attention, declines a touring contract, and turns a small Casino role into a success through her comic frown. Her popularity brings a twelve-month contract at one hundred and fifty dollars a week, while Hurstwood reads about her triumph and decides not to approach her.
What happens
- Carrie stops fearing Hurstwood’s appearance and grows eager for theatrical publicity, enjoying notices, photographs, and her increased earnings.
- Despite new acquaintances and pleasures with Lola, Carrie finds little genuine friendship beyond her roommate’s support.
- Following Lola’s advice, Carrie refuses the tour and accepts a silent Casino role for thirty dollars a week.
- The managers discover that Carrie’s unhappy expression makes her role funny and instruct her to keep frowning.
- Audiences and critics embrace Carrie, upsetting the lead comedian and prompting management to offer a better contract.
- Hurstwood reads about Carrie’s success in his shabby hotel and resolves to leave her alone.
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What to notice
The review turns Carrie’s repeated expression into a memorable attraction. Her unhappiness onstage becomes the source of professional success.
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What salary does Carrie accept in her new twelve-month contract?
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