Question

Upton Sinclair said, “ I meant to hit them in the heart; instead I hit them in the stomach.” What did he mean by this quote?

Answer 1

he hit them where it does nit hurt thaaaat much

Step-by-step explanation:

when you get hit in the heart its like ur feelings hurt and u got hurt real bad but when you get hit in the stomache it wasnt that much pain

Answer 2

He means that in order to introduce American society to the horrible conditions that industrial workers were subjected to and the need for reform, he described the lack of regulations and disgusting occurrences in meat-packing plants. He intended for people to feel sympathetic (heart) but they felt disgusted (stomach).

Step-by-step explanation:

In his novel "The Jungle" Upton Sinclair revealed the disgusting secrets of the meat-packing industry in America and the horrible conditions of its workers.