Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle exposes the antagonistic world of
capitalism, and especially as it is seen through the experiences
of immigrant workers. The novel, set in the heart of the city of
Chicago, tells about immigrants from Lithuania looking for what
every immigrant is looking for: The Great American Dream. The
main characters Jurgis Rudkus and Ona Lukoszaite struggle to get
jobs and make a living for themselves, which are under harsh
conditions as they learn that great American dream does not mean
showing up and living like royalty. In the beginning of the
novel Jurgis and Ona first come to Chicago accompanied by many
family members in celebration of their wedding and are holding a
feast in part of the city known as “Packingtown.” Packington was
the immigration center for people like them, but little did they
know what living and working there would actually entail. Jurgis
and Ona are hit with their first culture shock at their own
wedding feast. In Lithuanian culture, it is custom for wedding
guests to