In the late 19th century and early 20th century, many immigrants came to the United States to pursue the American dream. The American Dream is the belief that anyone can succeed and prosper through hard work in a society where upward social mobility is possible. The values ​​and ideals of the American dream consist of democracy, equality, fairness, justice and freedom. In Upton Sinclair's novel, The Jungle, he portrays through a family of Lithuanian immigrants the difficulties that immigrants faced as they sought a better life in America. One member of the Lithuanian immigrant family is Jurgis Rudkus, who marries a young woman named Ona Lukoszait. After getting married, Jurgis and Ona move into a house in Chicago with some of Ona's family members. As the family struggles to pay for their home, they take on stressful jobs and become workers for cruel and selfish employers. Although the employers exploit Jurgis, Jurgis continues to tell Ona that he will “work harder” (Sinclair, 22) to help them achieve the American Dream. Upton Sinclair describes how capitalism attacks the values ​​of the American Dream through the ugly effects of capitalism, such as exploitation, poor working conditions, dishonesty, manipulation, and corruption. When immigrants came to the United States without familiarity with American laws and regulations, they often became victims of exploitation. In The Jungle, Jurgis and his family are scammed while purchasing a house they believe is all theirs. Although “the house was not shown as in the photo” (Sinclair, 53) the family had seen, they decide to make a hasty purchase after being pressured by the real estate agent who claims that houses sell quickly. Unfortunately, Jurgis later discovers that the moment...of paper...finds corruption far more rewarding than his pursuit of the American dream. By showing Jurgis's loss of the core values ​​of the American dream, Sinclair shows how capitalism can turn a moral man into a criminal. For example, Jurgis begins to participate in a democratic machine where he helps rig elections so that certain politicians and capitalists stay in power. Sinclair not only portrays the corruption of the political system, but also the justice system. For example, when Jurgis is put on trial for the attack on Phil Connor, a factory boss in Ona who raped her, Connor uses his power and influence to keep Jurgis in prison, resulting in a show trial. Corruption is one of the major negative effects of capitalismIn conclusion, Upton Sinclair's portrayal of capitalism in The Jungle, demonstrates how demanding a capitalist society is