The Jungle
Chapter 30
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis visits Elzbieta. Jurgis finds work as a hotel porter and continues to learn about socialism from his co-workers.
Jurgis visits Elzbieta. Jurgis finds work as a hotel porter and continues to learn about socialism from his co-workers.
Ishmael and Queequeg board the Pequod.
The author discusses the different presentations of wealth in European and American culture, focusing on the concept of "a well furnished apartment".
The narrator’s sister, Esther, is frightened of the General. The narrator decribes his love of the General’s daughter, Gabriel, and the relationship between Esther and Mordaunt, the General’s son.
Claudius meets with Laertes to discuss Polonius and Hamlet. Gertrude tells Claudius of Ophelia's fate.
Mary and Dickon speak in a Yorkshire dialect and Colin joins them for the first time. Colin asks Dickon about the great gray tree from which his mother fell. Ben Weatherstaff sees the children and insults Colin.
The narrator experiences tragedy, but is reunited with his love through an unconventional occurrence.
Coverdale makes an attempt to "protect" Priscilla, who chooses to leave with Zenobia and the professor.
A man's sense of adventure helps a girl in need.
Buck takes Spitz's old spot, proving himself to be very proficient in his new job.
Heyward attempts to protect Hawkeye, leading to a contest of marksmanship. Cora makes a plea to Tamenund.
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Marianne has finally seen her errors of being selfish and unjust toward many; her repentance is sincere, and she also laments her impropriety with Willoughby.
Young "Pip" encounters a stranger in the village churchyard.
Mr. Spenlow invites David to his home, where he is introduced to Dora. Mrs. Crupp sees a change in David's attitude upon returning from the Spenlow home.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
John Thorpe arrives at the Allens’ with his sister Isabella and Catherine’s brother James. The trio pressure Catherine into joining them for a carriage ride; James and Isabella in one carriage, and Catherine and John in the other. During the carriage ride, Catherine attempts to divert John’s self- interested monologue, but always fails.
Marjorie's attempts to improve Bernice's social skills has unexpected consequences.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
Du Bois discusses the progression of the black man after emancipation.
A poor beggar boy is left with nothing but a beautiful pear tree when his father dies. A fox sees the pear tree and promises to bring him good luck if he does what he is told. His life is transformed and the fox asks only for a coffin when he dies because he is the one responsible for the former beggar’s good fortune.
Newland and May's discussion of their engagement leaves Newland questioning his future wife's ability to think for herself.
Tom attempts to stay home from school, with painful and unexpected results. While going to school Tom runs into his friend Huckleberry Finn.
The author explains the existence of motion and a few objections.