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There are many characters in The Jungle. These characters vary

widely in their professions, social status, and economic status. The

main character in the novel is a Lithuanian named Jurgis Rudkus. His

wife is Ona Lukoszaite, also a Lithuanian. Their son is named

Antanas. Mike Scully is a powerful political leader in Packingtown.

Phil Connor is a foreman in Packingtown, "politically connected"

(through Scully), and a man who causes much trouble for Jurgis. Jack

Duane is an experienced and educated criminal who is also

"politically connected". A man called Ostrinski is a half-blind

tailor who teaches Jurgis about Socialism. There are also the

members of Ona's family, each of whom play minor roles in the story.

The story opens with the feast at Jurgis and Ona's wedding in

America, but soon flashes back to the time before they left

Lithuania. Jurgis met Ona at a horse fair, and fell in love with

her. Unfortunately, they were too poor to have a wedding, since......

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