Prompt 1
Chapter 26 shows us what Jurgis' life was like at the time. He had his job as a hog trimmer which was paying him good enough money, and he was getting along just fine. We learn that the unions and packers clash, causing a very big strike. Jurgis goes to Scully to see if he can get a different job, but got told to keep his job as a 'scab'.
Shortly after this, Jurgis is offered a job as the boss of the killing beds. He accepts it, since he was told he'll get higher wages and that the job will be there after the strike is over. As the chapter progresses, Jurgis sees Connor in Packingtown. Since Jurgis acts on impulse a lot, he attacked Connor again. When Jurgis is in jail, he calls Harper and finds out that Connor was one of Scully's favorites... Once his bail was paid, he was left with less than four dollars. It must've been really hard for him, considering he was just getting his life on track and getting stability, just to have it all thrown away by an impulse he got.
Yeah, it would have turned out great if Scully hated Connor too, but sadly was not the case. He could have even got a promotion!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it would have turned out great if Scully hated Connor too, but sadly was not the case. He could have even got a promotion!!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is one of the only parts of his life that isn't the most terrible. Great Job!
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