Carrie’s characterization is a familiar topic in the criticism in Sister Carrie. However,how it could be reviewed in the context of the consumer society is relatively a new issue. This paper attempts to analyze the interpersonal relationship in the context of a consumer society. It explores the consumer society’s influences on the lovers and family. In addition,it points out Dreiser’s ambivalent attitude towards consumer ideology. Carrie’s characterization is a familiar topic in the criticism in Sister Carrie. However, how it could be reviewed in the context of the consumer society is relatively a new issue. This paper attempts to analyze the interpersonal relationship in the context of a consumer society. It. explores the consumer society’s influences on the lovers and family. In addition, it points out Dreiser’s ambivalent attitude towards consumer ideology.