Babbitt: Conformity
In the Sinclair Lewis novel Babbitt, the character of Babbitt is
completely controlled by the power of conformity. Conformity is so
powerful that even after babbitt realizes the stifling nature of the
society in which he lives he is powerless to change his fate as a member of
conformist society.
George F. Babbitt is a man who is completely controlled by the
conformist society in which he lives. Pressure to conform lies in all
aspects of Babbitt's life. Relationships, family, social life, and
business are all based on his ability to conform to Zenith's preset
standards of thought and action. All of Babbitt's thoughts are controlled
by society. Thoughts that are not those of society are frowned upon.
"What he feels and thinks is what is currently popular to feel and think.
Only once during the two years that we have him under view, does he venture
upon an idea that is remotely original-and that time the heresy almost
ruins......
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