Dreams of a better life dashed by reality from "summary" of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The people had dreams, big dreams of a life filled with promise and prosperity. They believed that America held the key to unlocking their hopes for a better future. They imagined streets paved with gold and opportunities as far as the eye could see. But these dreams were quickly shattered as they faced the harsh reality of life in the city. The reality of their situation hit them hard. They found themselves living in squalor, working long hours in dangerous conditions for meager wages. The promise of a better life turned into a nightmare of exploitation and despair. They were trapped in a cycle of poverty and oppression, with no way out. Their dreams of a better life were dashed by the cruel reality of the capitalist system. They were mere cogs in a machine, disposable an...
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