A Worker's Life

Question 3 • RS AZ-US History A

What did you include in your response?

Answer

At first, he ignores his injury and continues working.

He faints, and the company doctor sends him home, suggesting his injury would take months to heal.

The company tells him the company could not be held responsible for his injury.

Jurgis lays home in bed worrying about his future and for the first time, thinks he might be defeated.

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