The pit : $b a story of Chicago

"The Pit: A Story of Chicago" by Frank Norris is a narrative set in the energetic early 1900s that explores city life and society. The plot is centered around Laura Dearborn and her relations as they journey through Chicago, interacting with people such as Curtis Jadwin, a rich capitalist, and Sheldon Corthell, who is an artist. Their story takes place in a backdrop of the wheat market and its economic and social movements. At the beginning, Laura Dearborn, Page, and Mrs. Wessels are shown waiting for friends to come so they can go to the opera. The Auditorium Theatre shows society against the struggles of the lower class. As they wait, it shows Laura's goals compared to her reality. Characters such as Curtis Jadwin will cause clashing personal relationships and economic struggles in the future. This sets the stage for the themes ambition, romance, and the ruthless speculation that defines their world.