The Jungle: Chapter 13

Having to take up jobs that were deemed unsuitable must have been hard for Jurgis and Teta Elzbieta. They both had to get these jobs simply to help support their family.  Sadly, Elzbieta's son passed away from a horrible disease called rickets. Because of this, she was urged to get a job. Jurgis was able to get a job at the fertilizer plant, which he did not enjoy, but he's willing to do anything for his family.