... that was old and decrepit to Jurgis's family, having them sign a contract that they did not understand. The agent made no mention of interest on the amount owing for the home, nor did either of the two lawyers that Jurgis and his family consulted. After months of Jurgis's family struggling to meet payments, the agent evicted the family and sold the ... home again, to a new family. Every time Jurgis dared to hope that success was obtainable, another pitfall would spring up and send him further into poverty. The American Dream, of fair ... to the exploitation of the consumers. Jurgis an...

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