Question

In The Jungle, how does Jurgis's life in America compare and contrast to his life in Lithuania?

a) Jurgis's life in America is better than in Lithuania due to economic opportunities.
b) Jurgis's life in America is similar to his life in Lithuania in terms of social structure.
c) Jurgis's life in America is worse than in Lithuania because of harsh working conditions.
d) Jurgis's life in America is entirely different from his life in Lithuania due to cultural changes.

Answer 1

Jurgis's life in America in The Jungle is worse than in Lithuania due to harsh working conditions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jurgis's life in America in The Jungle compares and contrasts to his life in Lithuania in several ways. In terms of economic opportunities, Jurgis's life in America is better because he believed that America was the land of opportunity where hard work would lead to a better life. However, his life in America is also worse because of the harsh working conditions he faces in the meatpacking industry. Therefore, the answer is c) Jurgis's life in America is worse than in Lithuania because of harsh working conditions.