... upset the political apple cart with their new and revolutionary ideas of Socialism. One man had a profound influence on the multitudes with his revoltingly true novel that screamed and cried for social reform and managed to rise up above the din and emerge as a true American classic. The Jungle by Upton ... to support his family. This brought upon him the demon of drink which led to young Upton's abhorring of it, as is evident in the novel. Once his family moved to New York, Upton was able to attend school. He felt sure that his calling was to be a poet, but ... , but were beat down with ...

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