The Jungle acknowledges the exploited life of the immigrant community through Jurgis and his family, as they come into the United States ignorant of system. Like most immigrants, Jurgis and his family came into the country, more specifically Packingtown, with the words “American Dream” written across their forehead. The family settles into a home with hidden expenses, quickly scamming Jurgis and any other members who were forced to find a job in order to maintain the home. Antanas, Jurgis’s father passes away after attempting to work in order to help out but the job was too much. As the winter comes along, things only become worse. It becomes harder for Jurgis and others to simply get to their destinations in order to work. Jurgis sprains his
