Talk:Babbitt (novel)
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[edit] Cincinatti
What proof exists that Zenith is structured after Cincinatti? Cincinatti is specifically referred to in the last chapters of the book
[edit] 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)
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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)
[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Ms8.gif
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BetacommandBot (talk) 17:30, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] 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)
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)
