28 && 29

Chapter 28:
In this chapter, thankfully Marija and Jurgis get freed from jail. And then we discover that Marija is addicted to morphine; I can't believe this! How can she even afford to be addicted to a drug. It's really sad that she resulted to prostitution. Eeeew. Marija then gives Jurgis Teta Elizabeth's address and he will go visit her when he finds a job. He comes to realize that he is afraid to go see Teta because he abondoned the family after his sn died. As he is pondering this in a politacal meeting room, he dozes off. But then a women urges him to listen to the speeches. While listening he is happy to hear that this is a good political speech, and the party agrees with all of his views! He is so elated! Yay
Chapter 29:
After listening to this Jurgis finds someone to ask about the political party. The man explains that party has two economic classes. He also explains that the workes must gain workers consciousness. Ostrinki explains socialism as well, and explains it as the "new religion" of humanity. This chapter is just Jurgis learning of this new political party in his life and he is happy to know there is something that he agrees with completely!