The Jungle Chapters 20-23

These three chapters vary from very sad to at least decent. It seems like every time that something good is happening or could happen then some sort of tragedy comes along. Jurgis goes out and tries to get drunk because he want to forget about his wife's death. He comes back and the rest of his remaining family is scared of him. He goes out for a few weeks at a time with the children to try and find a job. It did not help that he beat up his wife's boss. He was put on the black list, so when he possibly found a job, he could not be hired. He trudged sadly home after a few weeks of searching, and I would to if I was in his position. Finally, he finds work and another tragedy strikes. The work is closed because there are too many produced and there is no longer a demand for it. Jurgis wanders around in hope of work. While, little Juozapas, one legged, goes to the dump and is asked to hobble over to this beautiful lady. This lady comes by to give his family food and Juozapas a crutch instead of a broom. She also provides Jurgis with a job after Elzbieta tells her their story. Also, two of the children selling newspaper were frightened out of it. Then after some time, there is a nice arrangement in which most are happy, until another tragic death, Antanas. When Jurgis finds out, he is so upset. He sets out and doesn't stop until nightfall. I like the life that he is living. It seems nice. It is almost like a slave escaping from his master and then they were their own masters.