... was to expose the evils of capitalism-- especially the way it exploited wage earners. And he wanted to convince his readers to consider socialism as an alternative to capitalism. The solution is to substitute cooperation for competition by reorganizing the economy along Socialist lines-- that is, by giving ownership of essential industries to the public and running them democratically for everyone ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School

... of Packingtown. But no matter what the trial, Jurgis focuses on supporting his family, especially his newborn son Antanas, and believes they can be successful by honest hard work. His solution to every problem is, "I will work harder." But little by little Jurgis begins to learn of the cruel and ruthless ways workers are treated and the horribly unsanitary conditions in ... ...

• Word Count: 2938
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School