The Jungle

6. Describe how Jurgis and his family are “preyed upon” in their varied experiences in Chicago.

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They are taken advantage of because they are new to the country and don’t speak English. For example, They are tricked into a hotel room and held there until they pay a large sum of money. Later on, they are tricked by an agent into buying a house they think they can afford but there is hidden fees and interest.