Comparing The Jungle And The Cinderella Man

The film Cinderella Man (2005) directed by Ron Howard it about a man in the 1930s named James J. Braddock. Braddock, a husband and father to three children, is a retired boxer struggling to support his family during the Great Depression. Since he is out of work, James J. Braddock has a difficult time affording basic necessities for his family, such as food and clothes, as well as rent for their apartment. Jim Braddock even applies for federal aid and attends the local soup kitchen. One day, Braddock’s previous boxing manager, Joe Gould, contacts him offering $250 for a last minute fight. Despite the possibility of getting injured, Braddock agrees, as he cannot pass up such a large amount of money during these difficult times. Surprisingly, James wins the fight, and continues to box against other men to make money for his family. Because Braddock’s boxing status and financial status improves dramatically, he becomes known as “The Cinderella Man”. His story of hard work, sacrifice, and hope is an …show more content…
Just like James J. Braddock, Jurgis Rudkus strives to provide for his family. Jurgis and his family live and work in hazardous conditions, which is also prevalent in Cinderella Man. Because Jurgis and the rest of his family members are not making enough money from their dangerous jobs, they are unable to pay rent on their house, or pay for food, medicine, and clothes. As a result, Jurgis’s family gets their house taken away, and several members become malnourished, ill, or dead. The Braddocks experience difficulties similar to The Jungle, too. They are unable to pay their bills, which results in their heat and electricity getting turned off. James and Mae’s children are also sick because the family cannot afford enough food or heat. Clearly, the characters in Cinderella Man (2005) and The Jungle experienced similar