Initially Jurgis is shocked and dismayed at the illegal and unethical practices in his workplace. Later on Jurgis' opinion changes.Īll is not what it seems - in the area of home ownership as well as employment - and both are examples of foreshadowing.
He is used to fending for himself and does not view joining the union as an investment rather, it is a waste of money. Initially he has no interest in the union: Jurgis has a job and is a hard worker. The exposure to the surface-level graft and corruption serves as the beginning of Jurgis' disillusionment. The forelady did not care that the previous employee had worked the job for so long she only knew that she missed one day of work. Marija's job is also the result of an unethical practice: She takes the place of a sick woman who had worked at the same job for 15 years. During this time he comes to realize those who laughed at his faith in America "might be right." Jurgis also witnesses and partakes in improper meat-production activities. Once hired, Antanas is forced to partake in the unethical and illegal activities of the meatpacking industry. The only opportunity he has to work entails losing 33% of his earnings weekly - payment to the man who found the job for him - and although this is outrageous, he accepts. Throughout the chapter, Antanas is still job hunting. Jurgis still cannot understand why many of the men hate their work, and he has his first encounter with the union, which, at this point, he has no use for. Almost immediately, expenses for the house consume all the family's money.
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