🥶The winter season in Chicago brings extreme cold and unbearable living conditions for Jurgis and his family.
🏚️The family's house is infested with cockroaches and the entire neighborhood faces constant illness.
❄️Jurgis witnesses the brutal effects of the cold when Stanislovas' ears break off from frostbite.
☠️The tuberculosis epidemic in packing town takes the lives of many, including Antanas.
🍺Men in packing town often drink to escape the harsh realities of their daily lives.
How do Jurgis and his family cope with the cold?
—Jurgis and his family struggle to find warmth and adequate shelter. They cannot afford blankets, coats, or boots, and their house becomes infested with cockroaches.
What impact does the winter season have on the family's health?
—The family faces constant illness due to the unsanitary living conditions and exposure to extreme cold temperatures.
What does Jurgis witness regarding the effects of the cold?
—Jurgis witnesses Stanislovas' ears breaking off from frostbite, which traumatizes him deeply.
Who falls victim to the tuberculosis epidemic?
—Antanas, Jurgis' father, dies from tuberculosis during the epidemic.
Why do men in packing town often turn to alcohol?
—Men in packing town often drink to seek temporary warmth and to escape the harsh realities of their daily lives.
00:19Jurgis begins to realize the harsh realities of America as he struggles to find opportunities and protect himself from exploitation.
00:56The family's living conditions deteriorate, with their house built above a cesspool and their food adulterated.
01:02The family faces financial difficulties and cannot afford basic necessities like blankets, coats, or boots.
01:07The unsanitary conditions in the pickle room cause health issues, including the death of Antanas from tuberculosis.
01:19Jurgis witnesses the devastating effects of the cold when Stanislovas' ears break off from frostbite.
01:28Jurgis carries Stanislovas home from work every night due to his fear of walking in the cold.
02:19Men in packing town often turn to alcohol as a means to temporarily escape the harsh realities of their lives.
02:27The brutal grind of daily life in packing town leads many men to drink away their paychecks.
