Prompt 1
17 cents an hour may not have been a lot, but Jurgis was excited about it, regardless. He was so happy because he was finally able to make a contribution to his family and provide for them. Also, he started to gain a sense of pride!And Jurgis' job was to sweep smoking entrails into a trap using a thing called a stiff besom. If I was in his position, I probably wouldn't be too happy about the pay, but the fact that I would be giving my family something is enough for me! I think he may not know that his job pays very poorly, but I think he's not too concerned about it at the moment, because he's helping his family!
I disagree BUT only a little. I would be excited if I were Jurgis because I'm making money to help my family out, like you said. Besides that you make a good point!
ReplyDeleteI disagree BUT only a little. I would be excited if I were Jurgis because I'm making money to help my family out, like you said. Besides that you make a good point!
ReplyDeleteMany good points made! Making money is a necessity of today's society as is it was back then. I wouldn't be happy about doing the job everyday but I'd be excited to be making some money.
ReplyDeleteNice thoughts. I didn't think about how little he was actually making even for that time.
ReplyDeleteNice thoughts. I didn't think about how little he was actually making even for that time.
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