In the first chapter, Upton Sinclair is trying to introduce the characters to the reader. Describe what he does to introduce the characters.

Sinclair uses realism in the form of a wedding feast to introduce his characters. By doing this he creates not only sympathy for the novel's main characters because we immediately begin to relate to them.

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Sinclair uses realism in the form of a wedding feast to introduce his characters. By doing this he creates not only sympathy for the novel's main characters because we immediately begin to relate to them, but also gives a us a glimpse at the traditions they've brought to America. In addition, he unveils some new attitudes and overtly depicts the assimilation that has already begun to take place.