What Is Upton Sinclair's Purpose In The Jungle

Upton Sinclair purpose for writing The Jungle was to unmask and expose the disgraceful working conditions in the meat-packing industry in Chicago to bring light on the unsanitary way animals were kill to become process meat. But most of his concerns were how the meat packing industry workers were being treated. Sinclair began his story opening up with a wedding ceremony introducing the main character Jurgis Rudkus and his family from Lithuanian. Jurgis came to America believing he and his family will you have better life during capitalism. Capitalism is defined as “economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.” A system set up for the rich while the poor barley makes it.
Example of muckraking journalism
Sinclair was considered to be muckraking. Muckraking is a name that was used in the Progressive Era which defines as “to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics.” They look at present-day situation, do a complete investigation and voice their concerns about how changes can be made. Muckraking journalism is a voice to the people that are in need and who are afraid to use …show more content…
When Jurgis discovers socialist politics he realizes that his voice would be more powerful. Sinclair illustrated that socialism could resolve the end of the harmful working condition for the workers. All the problems that used to exist are no more, now that Jurgis has found his place in the righteous system of socialism. Socialism will benefit everyone; Sinclair was making it known to the readers that families were falling apart due to the working conditions in a place that they came to find freedom was a place they felt like a prisoner. “The Socialists were organized in every civilized nation; it was an international political