The Jungle
by Upton Sinclair

The Jungle: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

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Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the city of New York, or... read full definition
Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the... read full definition
Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

Set in early 20th-century Chicago during a period of rapid industrialization, The Jungle portrays a city marked by exploitative capitalism and a vast divide between rich and poor. This was an era when the rapid growth of industrialization in the US led to a booming economy. However, it also created stark disparities in wealth and allowed for appalling working conditions for laborers.