What best conveys Jurgis' level of interest in what the speaker was saying in The Jungle by Upton Sinclair?

Answer 1

Jurgis thought the speaker was talking directly to him.
between jurgis thought the speaker was talking directly to him or jurgis was impressed by the number of people who were at the meeting

Answer 2

Jurgis was deeply engrossed in what the speaker was saying in The Jungle, showing a high level of interest. He paid close attention and was fully engaged in the conversation, reflecting his eagerness to absorb and understand the information being shared.