Kaitlyn Herbrandson
Professor Brandon Davis
HIST-112
21 February 2016
The Jungle Book Review Sinclair, Upton. The Jungle. Cambridge, MA: R. Bentley, 1971. Print. In the book The Jungle, Upton Sinclair demonstrates his viewpoints on how the industrial movement impacted culture, politics, and businesses in general, as well as becoming a voice for the workingmen of America. The book follows an immigrant named Jurgis and his new wife Ona, who came to America from Lithuania, on a journey starting with their wedding reception banquet in Chicago. Although the ceremony and party is exactly what the couple needs, the party ends with the newly-married couple being unable to cover the costs of the celebration. It seems that this is a habit of younger …show more content…
It seems that Sinclair does in fact support the Socialist party, and shows to be completely against the meat packing procedures, he is mainly focused on working for the rights for workingmen. It does seem that Upton Sinclair is very biased and is completely pushing for socialism. The purpose of the book is clear is to push the authors ideas and beliefs, as well as bring light to the conditions and lack of rights that the workingmen have. After carefully reading the novel and taking to heart what the author is saying, it is very unfortunate that these events really occurred. When following Jurgis on his journey and seeing his struggles, Sinclair paints a picture of how life was during that time, and how at times it seemed to only get worse, with no support of society. The author is able to show how miserable Jurgis is and how he is feeling about living in the town of Packingtown and the occurs that take place in that town. With the negativity aside, the book was very enjoyable and even though it was in fact tough to get through at times because of the hardships that the family and main characters were facing, it was able to prove the authors thesis at the same time that he was able to tell a very well informed
Professor Brandon Davis
HIST-112
21 February 2016
The Jungle Book Review Sinclair, Upton. The Jungle. Cambridge, MA: R. Bentley, 1971. Print. In the book The Jungle, Upton Sinclair demonstrates his viewpoints on how the industrial movement impacted culture, politics, and businesses in general, as well as becoming a voice for the workingmen of America. The book follows an immigrant named Jurgis and his new wife Ona, who came to America from Lithuania, on a journey starting with their wedding reception banquet in Chicago. Although the ceremony and party is exactly what the couple needs, the party ends with the newly-married couple being unable to cover the costs of the celebration. It seems that this is a habit of younger …show more content…
It seems that Sinclair does in fact support the Socialist party, and shows to be completely against the meat packing procedures, he is mainly focused on working for the rights for workingmen. It does seem that Upton Sinclair is very biased and is completely pushing for socialism. The purpose of the book is clear is to push the authors ideas and beliefs, as well as bring light to the conditions and lack of rights that the workingmen have. After carefully reading the novel and taking to heart what the author is saying, it is very unfortunate that these events really occurred. When following Jurgis on his journey and seeing his struggles, Sinclair paints a picture of how life was during that time, and how at times it seemed to only get worse, with no support of society. The author is able to show how miserable Jurgis is and how he is feeling about living in the town of Packingtown and the occurs that take place in that town. With the negativity aside, the book was very enjoyable and even though it was in fact tough to get through at times because of the hardships that the family and main characters were facing, it was able to prove the authors thesis at the same time that he was able to tell a very well informed