... completely different opinions, with occasional agreement. But by stylizing his description of Babbitt in such a way that it is presented as being almost ridiculous, the influence of Thoreau starts to shine through. Both Babbitt and Thoreau find social life to be a futile effort, which leaves both of them grossly unfulfilled. At the end of the Babbitt's dinner party, George thinks to ... ...

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