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The Jungle Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 12 Summary

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Chapter 12 Summary

Jurgis goes back to Brown's after three weeks and gets his job back only because his boss throws out the man who had taken his place. By the end of the day, he can't stand the pain anymore, and has to go back to the doctor. He had twisted a tendon and was ordered to remain in bed for two months. The family at this point is scared to death that they will not survive.

Stanislovas gets a horrible case of frostbite soon after Jurgis tries to go back to work. From that moment on, Jurgis has to beat the boy to get him to go to work. Jurgis becomes angry and restless having to stay at home.

The kids start making money, and Jurgis starts to like his confinement. After all, he hasn't had a break in a while. When Jurgis finally goes back to work, he finds that...
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