... as something for people to gossip about and gain a false sense of knowledge from. Both Lewis and Thoreau consider escaping from civilization by appreciating nature. In Lewis's novel, George Babbitt journeys into the Maine woods, far from the comforts of his midwestern city of Zenith. Along with his longtime friend Paul Riesling, Babbitt uses these trips to get away from the ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School