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"Babbitt", 2002.
Examines the character of George Babbitt in the novel "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis.
1,239 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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By analyzing the character of George Babbitt in the novel by Sinclair Lewis, the paper shows how he is a reflection of the author's image of the middle-American businessman of the age, a man constantly struggling with his identity in his society and eager always to live up to the image he believes society sees as most superior. The paper shows that this image is based on the developing consumer culture and Babbitt is a man who seeks to buy all the goods possible and to display them as trophies in his home in order to show the world that he is a success. What Babbitt wants is to be accepted in the terms he believes society has set, in terms of business ability, the accumulation of money, the right social image and certain core American values. The paper shows that in truth, though, Babbitt never achieves the happiness and satisfaction he desires and instead is constantly disappointed in the things he buys to make himself happy.
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"Babbitt's home and office are both reflections of the man, who himself would agree without seeing how empty each may be. His home has been decked out with the best furniture and the latest gadgets, furnished with "the best of taste, the best of inexpensive rugs, a simple and laudable architecture, and the latest conveniences" (14). Only one thing is found to be wrong with the image of Babbitt and his house: "In fact there was but one thing wrong with the Babbitt house: It was not a home" (14). Instead, it has all the trappings of a home without the necessary heart. It has the right furnishings, but the people are not connected together as a family. This is the key issue in terms of what Babbitt wants--he knows he wants the image, but he fails to see that what he really wants is human contact. Money substitutes for this in his thinking, money and what money can buy."
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"Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis, 2002.
This paper discusses the character of George Babbitt in the novel "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents, from the novel "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis, the character of George Babbitt, the author's image of the middle-American businessman who is constantly struggling with his identity in society. The paper states that this image is based on the developing consumer culture of the era; Babbitt seeks to buy all the goods possible and to display them as trophies in his home in order to show the world that he is a success. The author believes that, in truth, Babbitt never achieves the happiness and satisfaction he desires and instead is constantly disappointed in the things he buys to make himself happy.
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"Babbitt does indeed belong to such organizations, and to any other club or organization that he sees as giving him a position in the community. A position is not only valued for what it says about how Babbitt belongs, but also for the business value it confers. Business brings Babbitt money, of course, but it also places him at a certain position in the company of men. He identifies with Ted through business dealings in which they act together, for instance. The world outside the home is always more important to Babbitt than the world of his family, though he sees each as a reflection of himself and proof that he is a success."
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Sinclair Lewis's "Babbitt", 2004.
This paper discusses in detail Sinclair Lewis's "Babbitt", a story of
desire, disappointment, and denial.
2,310 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper examines Sinclair Lewis's novel, "Babbitt", which, through the life of George Babbitt, provides a vision of American life during the 1920s. The author contends that the cause for Babbitt's depression is not his disappointment with the aims and morals of 1920s society, but with his suppression of the homosexual attraction he feels for Paul Reisling. This paper, through a series of explications, studies the relationship between George Babbitt and Paul Reisling, such as the camping trip and, in Chicago, when Babbitt sees he sees Paul making love to a woman.
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"In Zenith, it is imperative for a man to be seen as a Man, and a woman to be seen as a Woman. There is no room for ambiguity. Babbitt spends his time making sure that he measures up. His main arena for manliness is the office. He describes a business deal between himself, Conrad Lyte and Archibald Purdy (45). At the conclusion of the deal, one where both Babbitt and Lyte profit, George admits it was necessary to "bully Lyte into buying." Purdy signs the agreement after Babbitt warns of possible ruination due to outside competition, a warning Purdy construes as "threatening" Having closed the deal, Babbitt sits back and ponders his "manly battle" but quickly becomes depressed. He cheers himself by thinking about the impending camping trip with his friend, Paul Riesling."
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"Babbitt" and "Of Mice and Men", 2002.
This paper compares and contrasts the characters in "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis and " Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.
2,960 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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The protagonists contrasted in this paper are George Babbitt, a typical businessman who has grandiose goals and aims to become a success as quickly as possible and George Milton, a small, intelligent man. These characters successfully portray the writers' cynicism toward the American dream and how most people fail to achieve it because they are trying for the wrong things.
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"Although seemingly harsh and bitter, it is obvious that Milton cares deeply for Lennie, using his quick wits to keep him out of trouble. Throughout the novel, Milton refers to his dream of owning "a little plot of land" so that he could work only for himself while living off the "fatta the lan'". These two men have a lot in common, much more than the fact that they are both named Milton. Still, they also have many differences, which lead them to make different decisions and come to different conclusions about their lives."
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Sinclair Lewis " Babbitt", 2000.
An examination of the protagonist as example of troubled, alienated middle-American businessman oppressed by conformist society.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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"The character of George Babbitt in the novel Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is the author's image of the middle-American businessman of the age, a man constantly struggling with his identity in society and always eager to live up to the image he believes society sees as most superior.
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"The character of George Babbitt in the novel Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is the author's image of the middle-American businessman of the age, a man constantly struggling with his identity in society and always eager to live up to the image he believes society sees as most superior. This image is based on the developing consumer culture, and Babbitt is a man who seeks to buy all the goods possible and to display them as trophies in his home in order to show the world that he is a success. What Babbitt wants is to be accepted in the terms he believes society has set, in terms of business ability, the accumulation of money, the right social image, and certain core American values. In truth, Babbitt never achieves the happiness and satisfaction he desires, and instead is constantly disappointed in the things he buys to make himself happy. His business dealings are part of..."
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Sinclair Lewis' Babbitt, 2000.
An examination of the novel's portrayal of the conforming, competitive, middle-American businessman of early 20th century.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 23.95
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"The character of George Babbitt in the novel Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is the author's image of the middle-American businessman of the age, a man constantly struggling with his identity in his society and eager always to live up to the image he believes society sees as most superior.
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"The character of George Babbitt in the novel Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is the author's image of the middle-American businessman of the age, a man constantly struggling with his identity in his society and eager always to live up to the image he believes society sees as most superior. This image is based on the developing consumer culture, and Babbitt is a man who seeks to buy all the goods possible and to display them as trophies in his home in order to show the world that he is a success. What Babbitt wants is to be accepted in the terms he believes society has set, in terms of business ability, the accumulation of money, the right social image, and certain core American values. In truth, though, Babbitt never achieves the happiness and satisfaction he desires and instead is constantly disappointed in the things he buys to make himself happy. As..."
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Sinclair Lewis' "Babbitt", 2000.
An analysis of how Lewis depicts the corruption of the American ideal.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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"Lewis presents a grim and cynical view of life in Babbitt. The reader learns that "the Good Citizen's League had spread through the country" (391). Just as Babbitt's rebellion had been crushed, the growing Good Citizen's League is crushing similar rebellions. Babbitt again defines the archetype of the conformist businessman. Though Babbitt remains an integral part of the corrupted, business-dominated Zenith society, he is cognizant of its flaws. However, Babbitt's conscious sacrifice of his individuality and thought render him a defeated person. Babbitt realizes he lacks the strength and courage to challenge society; however, Babbitt finds hope in his son. Babbitt agrees that "the Babbitt men...ought to stick together" (400), and encourages his son to pursue happiness, rather than money and a professional career."
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Natalie Babbitt, 1993.
Examines author's children's books, [Kneeknock Rise], [Herbert Rowbarge] & [Goody Hall]. Looks at techniques, themes, characters, style and irony.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 63.95
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" Natalie Babbitt published her first book of young adult fiction in 1967. She originally wanted to be an illustrator of children's books rather than a writer, and her teachers had encouraged her to polish her drawing skills at school, where she majored in art. She first illustrated a book written by her husband in 1966 before writing her own book the next year. The style of her writing is direct and spare yet poetic. she is also noted for treating serious subjects with a light touch. An examination of three of her books--Kneeknock Rise, Herbert Rowbarge, and Goody Hall--will show her technique and how successful she is in conveying her themes and ideas in her fiction.
Kneeknock Rise (1970) begins with an introductory passage that embodies the theme to be explored in the remainder of the.."
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Environmental Studies, 2006.
A discussion regarding the work of Rachel Carson and Bruce Babbitt on environmental issues, and how the U.S. government has managed these issues.
3,187 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the books "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson and "Cities in the Wilderness" by Bruce Babbitt. The paper then goes on to discuss how the presidents of the USA have dealt with energy and environmental issues, similar to those raised by Carson and Babbitt in their respective books.
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"The Nixon administration was ineffectual at changing the policy, and gradually, the oil embargo ended and gas lines disappeared. In addition, many different public agencies oversaw the energy policy, and that was inefficient at best. President Carter attempted to find alternative energy sources and regulate fuel consumption but Congress would not work with him. When Reagan took office in 1980, he did make some attempts to lower gas prices, but his administration still supported the oil and gas producers more than the people, in fact, his was a decade of close relationships with key oil and gas producers. He even removed the solar electricity generating panels President Carter had installed to help reduce energy costs at the White House. It is clear that the real solution is to raise energy taxes, but no president has been willing to go that far with their policy and thereby alienate many of the people."
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The Portrayal of American Business in Literature, 2002.
A discussion of how the American business world is portrayed in five novels.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explores the image of the American business world in "The Octopus" by Frank Norris, "The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton, "The Golden Bowl" by Henry James, "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis and "The Rise of Silas Lapham" by William Dean Howells. It discusses the authors' use of Naturalism, Realism, and Cultural Darwinism to portray the American business and businessman at the turn of the century as grasping, greedy, and selfish.
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"All of these novels were written about American business around the turn of the century, and they all take a dim view of the American businessman of the time. "Babbitt" pokes fun at American's prosperity and consumerism. "It was the best of nationally advertised and quantitatively produced alarm-clocks, with all modern attachments, including cathedral chime, intermittent alarm, and a phosphorescent dial. Babbitt was proud of being awakened by such a rich device. Socially it was almost as creditable as buying expensive cord tires" (Lewis 7). It also shows the complete acquiescence of the salesman to his higher ups, a social condition common to these novels. "So well trained was Babbitt in all the conversation that befits a Good Fellow that he almost disgraced himself with 'Rather than make trouble, and always providin' there ain't any enforcement officers hiding in the waste-basket-' The words died choking in his throat. He bowed in flustered obedience. So did Chum Frink" (Lewis 175)."
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