After Jurgis starts working and living in Packingtown, he becomes disillusioned and overwhelmed by the harsh realities of industrial labor. The grueling work, low wages, and poor living conditions take a toll on his health and spirit, leading him to feel like a mere cog in a vast, exploitative system. His initial optimism is crushed as he faces the brutal challenges of survival in a cutthroat environment, leaving him increasingly frustrated and hopeless.
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