Sister Carrie, Chapter 2 — streszczenie

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1. Carrie studies Minnie’s modest flat and learns that she must earn enough to pay for her lodging and meals.
2. Hanson suggests factories near Franklin Street, while Minnie’s daily chores reveal the household’s demanding routine.
3. Carrie decides Drouet cannot visit and writes asking him to wait for further word.
4. The next morning, Carrie leaves to seek work, supported by Minnie’s expectation that almost any paying job is acceptable.
5. The narrator describes Chicago’s rapid expansion and the imposing appearance of its commercial buildings.
6. Carrie approaches factories and offices but feels overwhelmed by their size, wealth, and unfamiliar business.

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Carrie recognizes the limits imposed by her sister’s circumstances. This perception helps explain her decision to prevent Drouet from visiting.

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