Letters to Judd, an American Workingman

"Letters to Judd, an American Workingman" by Upton Sinclair, is a series of letters from the early 1900s that speaks directly to the American working class through the fictional character of Judd, an experienced carpenter. The letters tackle big problems like unfair money distribution, showing how workers are used in a system that mostly helps the rich. The narrator's bond with Judd helps readers understand the daily struggles related to work, life, and injustices faced by laborers. These personal stories and simple explanations uncover ideas related to workers' rights, the way the labor system operates, and the wider economic situation, with the goal of teaching and inspiring Judd, and others in similar circumstances. The authentic tone of the letters comes from a real desire to deal with the issues that make life hard for American laborers, setting the scene for a careful look at the social and political systems at work.