This brought upon him the demon of drink which led to young Upton's abhorring of it, as is evident in the novel. ... Classifying the novel is no easy task to undertake, as the author's purpose and the reader's interpretations are very different. ... While this was good news for the nations, it was disappointing for Sinclair because his purpose for the novel was not recognized. ... The novel was written in a very different and non-traditional style, adding to its uniqueness and helping get its point across to the reader. ... It was this part of the novel that gave the public a wa...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School