the book The Jungle major theme is? plz explain?

Answer 1

Capitalism bad, socialism good...

If you have not read this book read it. It is most disturbing.

The Jungle is a major critique of capitalism and an important example of the "muckraking" tradition begun by journalists such as Jacob Riis. The book's underlying message is that socialism is the only effective tool with which to fight unfettered capitalism and the only true remedy available to America's poor masses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle

Answer 2

the main topic is one in each and every of civilization. the very incontrovertible fact that a team of individuals, youthful adequate to no longer have found out, and with out the bonds of society all around them, became to chaos and violence. The overlying topic is this: If guy - if anybody - have been left on my own, there could be no order; in simple terms decadent living and choas. And it relatively is by making use of William Golding

Answer 3

"The main theme of The Jungle is the evil of capitalism. Every event, especially in the first twenty-seven chapters of the book, is chosen deliberately to portray a particular failure of capitalism, which is, in Sinclair’s view, inhuman, destructive, unjust, brutal, and violent."
I got this from Sparknotes, and it gives this big long list and explanation. So you might want to try it.

Answer 4

The main theme in this book is survival of the fittest, however family is also a minor theme.
In it Jurgis and many of his fellow workers have to compete in the factories to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to privde for their families. Also, everyone has to try and survive the horrible conditions of the factories, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and provide for the families. Lastly, everyone had to try their hardest to try to get a raise if possible to provide for their familes.