Upton Sinclair's deep-rooted commitment to social reform is a pivotal aspect of his life that explains his reasons for writing "The Jungle." Growing up in a working-class family and witnessing the harsh realities of labor exploitation and poverty, Sinclair became an ardent advocate for the rights of workers. His experiences and observations in the meatpacking industry, particularly during his time in Chicago, fueled his desire to expose the appalling conditions faced by immigrants and laborers. This personal connection to social justice and his belief in the power of literature to incite change drove him to craft a narrative that would awaken the public to the grim realities of industrial capitalism.
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