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The Chaos Of A Meatpacking In Upton Sinclair's The Jungle

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In The Jungle, Upton Sinclair discusses the chaos of a meatpacking factory in Chicago through the observations of Jurgis. As a Russian who is begging to familiarizing himself with the North America, Jurgis is unaware of the customs of America. He starts by learning English, finding out that America had worked under democracy and learns more about how men with power execute it. During Jurgis’ trip, he talks about the filth that resided in the area, including “Bubbly Creek” and Durham’s Pure Leaf Lard. While the quote above describes how the workers were physically affected by their work, the bigger picture demonstrates how the process of meat packing is a chaotic— just like a capitalist government. In Michigan Avenue From the Lake, Louis Kurz

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