The Second-Story Man

By Upton Sinclair

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Driven to crime by a heartless corporation, a desperate man confronts the wife of the lawyer who represents them, unearthing a web of guilt and social injustice within the glittering walls of affluence.

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Literature Fiction

Released

2002-07-01

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Summary

"The Second-Story Man" by Upton Sinclair is a play addressing social issues, focusing on crime and moral questioning. It tells the story of Jim Faraday, a man who becomes a burglar because of the unfair actions of a steel company. Breaking into a rich house, Jim meets Helen Austin, whose husband, a lawyer, is tied to the company that harmed him. Jim's story reveals the sad situation of his family, caused by the company, making Helen see her husband's part in the problem. The play shows a conflict where the wrongs of those who have money and power hurt those who do not. The play conveys Jim making his point and Helen facing the truth about her husband’s dark actions connected with corporate greed.