Talk:Babbitt (novel)

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Cincinnati

What proof exists that Zenith is structured after Cincinnati? Cincinnati is specifically referred to in the last chapters of the book

Geneology

Do we need all of this genealogical information? RickK 02:06, 12 Sep 2003 (UTC)

No. Listing on VfD. Wikipedia is not a dictionary, a usage or jargon guide, or a genealogical or biographical dictionary. Angela 02:25, Sep 12, 2003 (UTC)

Influence of Nietzsche's 'Last Man'?

sounds like there should be a reference to influence from Nietzsche's concept of the Last Man in this article.

Opinions in Encyclopedia

Lewis's description of Babbitt as a man who sold houses "to people for more than they could afford" is one of the most biting and timeless critiques of American society.

Where did this reference come from? Unless Babbit was issued a "most biting and timeless critique of American society" it sounds like opinion to me. Opinion does not belong in encyclopedias.--Philcarr 18:42, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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BetacommandBot (talk) 17:30, 2 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

POV issue

There are several statements, descriptions, etc. in this article that sound more like opinions than they ought to. I'm going to do a quick cleanup but wanted to announce it, just so no one will think I'm being all ninja about it.

Sugarbat (talk) 01:10, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

UPDATE: Well, sorry -- after going through the whole thing I felt compelled to make it more beautifuler. Please let me know if I've done anything unforgivable; however, I do think it reads better now. Sugarbat (talk) 18:59, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Banning Babbitt?

Babbitt is apparently on the list of "100 most-frequently banned or challenged books." Unfortunately I have not been able to discover why, although I wouldn't be surprised if it was "general cussing" - there also is the use of the phrase "Jewing them down." I wonder if this aspect of the novel's history might be worth exploring in the article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.127.200.152 (talk) 03:18, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Who is Eunice?

Eunice is mentioned in the plot section as if she has been introduced prior, even though she has not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.67.197.112 (talk) 22:12, 9 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion on which file to use...

...currently ongoing at Wikipedia:Files for discussion/2020 April 21#File:Babbit cover (photo).jpg. Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk) 11:56, 21 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]