Read Chapters 33 - 40
Content Summary for Teachers
Chapter 33
Carrie does not see Ames again, but still holds him up as an ideal, even as Hurstwood grows more depressed about his situation. He finally admits his business situation to Carrie, his lack of growing profits and troubles with his partner. He convinces Carrie to move with him to a smaller apartment, which separates her from the Vances and increases her disappointment.
Shortly thereafter, Hurstwood learns that his bar’s landlord plans to sell the building, and the new owners don’t want to renew the lease. Worse, Hurstwood’s partner has no intention of continuing the business, which means that he is out of work. Hurstwood goes...
